In the Spanish wine region of Rioja, the wine control board - Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja - designates four different styles of Rioja wine: Rioja, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Crianza - which is the focus of this column - is probably the most accessible of the Rioja wines, with most selling for under (and sometimes well-under) $15 per bottle. A Crianza wine is aged a … [Read more...]
Epic Sour Brainless on Guava & Habanero
My son, Hank, and college friends of his were visiting us last weekend and my wife, Faith, picked up an array of interesting beers for a weekend cookout. One that got my attention - in part because it’s one of the strangest sounding beers I’ve ever come across - was Epic Brewing Co. Sour Brainless On Guava & Habanero, Cellar Reserve. What in the world?, I thought. It’s … [Read more...]
Chanson Viré-Clessé: an Affordable White Burgundy from France
For my Scheff’s Table column this week, I included an easy recipe for blackened, Creole-style catfish. Now, in New Orleans most folks would probably drink Abita beer with their catfish. But I decided to go a little more upscale and chose a bottle (actually, my wife selected it) of Domaine Chanson Viré-Clessé 2017 ($23.74). This is a (relatively) affordable white Burgundy … [Read more...]
Roosters Ogden Double IPA
Earlier this week I was looking for something to sip alongside a dinner of Bison Tacos I was making at home (see Scheff’s Table for the recipe). So, I picked up a couple of cans of Ogden Double IPA from Roosters Brewing Co. and it was a slam-dunk with those tasty tacos. I assume Roosters calls this beer Ogden Double IPA because the original Roosters location … [Read more...]
Malbec Based Red Wine: Piattelli Trinita Grand Reserve
Last week I asked my wife to pick up a bottle of wine with Malbec in it to pair with duck confit pasta, which I was making for dinner - see the recipe in the Scheff’s Table column of Utah Bites. Malbec is usually a good partner for duck confit. Well with no other guidance from me, Faith came home with an excellent choice: Piattelli Trinita Grand Reserve ($22.99). Not … [Read more...]
Bartender Box for Creating World-Class Cocktails at Home
The local bartending service Top Shelf has created a nifty new product called the Bartender’s Box that provides all the ingredients (except liquor) to allow folks like me to create world-class cocktails at home. It’s a great concept, especially during a pandemic when bars are closed. Each Bartender’s Box is delivered to your door (pickup is also available with a 10% … [Read more...]
RoHa Brewing TSR Brew
I sure do miss being able to attend live concerts at superb venues like The State Room. I’ll bet you feel the same. Well, you might not be able to enjoy live music at The State Room right now, but you can, as they say, “enjoy SOME of The State Room Presents and help us tread water for the foreseeable future.” And, it will taste really great helping out a beloved local … [Read more...]
Grandeur Peak Spiked Sparkling Water
To be honest, I’ve been a bit nonplussed by the “spiked” low-alcohol sparkling water trend of the past year or so. That is, until recently when I tasted Grandeur Peak Spiked Sparkling Water, which is produced and distributed by Utah’s own Squatters Craft Brewery. Specifically, I enjoyed Grandeur Peak’s Utah Cherry flavor. There’s also a Ruby Red Grapefruit offering from … [Read more...]
Cellier des Dauphins Reserve
If you’re looking for an enjoyable, versatile and inexpensive wine to sip while celebrating the 4th of July, I’d suggest picking up a bottle or two of Cellier des Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Reserve Rosé 2019 (10.99). This French Rosé from the Rhône Valley is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grape varieties. It’s pale color, according to the winemaker, is a result of … [Read more...]
Caffe Molise Patio Drinks
Caffe Molise recently reopened for dine-in dinner service, all “masked and gloved and scrubbed,” and also offers curbside takeout. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Caffe Molise is a large, multi-level restaurant so there’s plenty of room to spread out and enjoy owner/chef Fred Moesinger’s signature Italian cuisine. Also recently reopened is the Caffe Molise … [Read more...]
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