Redbreast 12-year-old Irish Whiskey
What: Depending on what rag, website, advertisement, or label you read, it seems every whiskey under the sun has a gold medal/ribbon from some festival or contest. It reminds me of these politically correct, make-you-feel-good schools we have nowadays, where every kid who tries out makes the team and is [...]

Event: It was a great way to calm nerves frazzled from shopping on Black Friday. The usual weekend tasting lineup with something to nibble on between sips.
Where: Vineyard Wine Market (map), 4414 Evans to Lock Road, Evans, GA. (706) 922-9463
When: Friday, Nov. 27, 4:30-6:30pm, Saturday, Nov. 28, 1-6pm
Cost: Price determined by your [...]

I’m sitting here at Buffalo Wild Wings, drinking not 1 but 2 Blue Moons to wash away the defeat by Bama over Auburn 26-21. But I’m proud of my Auburn Tigers for the game they played since no one gave them a chance. War Damn Eagle.

Domaine de la Chanteleuserie Bourgueil Cabernet Franc VielleVignes, 2006, France

Cost: $19-21
What:If you’ve had a New World Cabernet Franc, this wine might surprise you. All the great fruit taste is there, but it is not so much in your face. Made in a traditional French style it is more austere and restrained, with higher [...]

JailHouse Slammer Wheat
Mrs. Dan and I took my 91-year-old momma out for pizza. Life stays in perspective somehow when you have your 91-year-old momma and your 3-year-old son sitting together in a pizza place, one sipping Merlot and the other lemonade.
I’ve always loved coming to Slices Pizza (downtown Griffin, GA) because its a [...]

[Editor's Note: This is the recipe. Many of you complained of eye strain trying to follow the actual recipe on my original post.  If you want the whole diatribe that describes the "experience" click here. Also, if you were listening to On Point with Tom Ashbrook on National Public Radio today that was me "Dan [...]

Thanksgiving Recommendation: I actually paid more than $10 for a bottle of wine. Make that 2 bottles of wine over $10. This is new territory for me. Back in October Dick and Sally Benjamin, during their two-day wine tasting seminar, said there favorite wine for Thanksgiving was Gewürztraminer, especially the Willm Reserve. Dick said “When [...]

Dirty Bastard Scotch Style Ale
Okay, I just cleaned up about a half gallon of liquid Tide. Funny how soap, when used in an appropriate amount is quite useful. When it’s a concentrated laundry detergent it is almost as much fun as dropping a large jug of bacon grease. Moxie, the Dumb Ass Cat, [...]

Event: Stonecrest Steakhouse “Joie de Vivre” Joy of Living Wine Dinner was quite the evening with 3 French and 3 West Coast wines presented by Eric Norviel, of Quality Wines. French Cajun was the theme for the excellent dishes starting with Crispy Foie Gras through the Andouille Sausage with Creole Mustard Sauce. (There was a [...]