Many of us will eat plenty of cheese this holiday season. Though cheese isn’t a traditional Japanese food, sake actually makes an excellent pairing with all sorts of cheeses, especially considering the wide diversity of sake. The strong umami flavor of sake is a major reason why it pairs nicely …
Too many people spend far too much time waiting for a perfect occasion to open up a great bottle of wine. As a result, they never quite get around it to. Make the holiday season, then, your excuse to pop the cork on some seriously great bottles. Because as long …
Port, a fortified wine from the Douro region of Portugal, is one of the great wines of the world. With the advent of winter, a glass of Port on a chilly evening can warm your belly and heart. As the holidays near, it also makes for an excellent gift, especially …
‘Tis the season for eating & drinking. The only problem is, menu planning can get pretty complicated this time of year… Never fear friends, Home Brew West has created the ultimate Holiday Drinking Guide called: Wine, Beer & Christmas Cheer! a visual map that takes you through the perfect pairings for Turkey, Ham, Duck and a range …
Bikes are awesome in nearly every single way, the only problem is they lack one ability. Did you know that most bikes are allergic to wine? Today I want to introduce the solution to this problem. Dear Biker, allow me to initiate the beginning of a friendship between your bike …
As the holiday season draws nearer, the corks will only continue popping. In celebration of all things wine, I’ve crafted a list of Drink Me’s Top 10 Wine Gifts for 2015. The aim was simple: put together a list of some unique gifts to help you put a big smile …
What happens when you mix two forms of technological genius? In this case, complete and utter brilliance. When Vineview (a remote sensing company) and SkySquirrel (an unmanned Aerial System producer), or in simple speak “drone pioneer” sat down at the table, they probed the question: “How can we use our …
As the nation’s love of spicy food continues to grow, so too does our love for a good Riesling. But you needn’t confine these bottles to just restaurants, you can enjoy them in the comfort of your own home and for a fraction of the price. Whether it’s a chicken …
Every evening, as we inch closer to winter, we are bestowed with awe-inspiring displays of orange, pink, and purple as stunning as a painting. One of the finest ways to enjoy such beauty is with amazing wines, sitting back and taking in the romantic scenery. Here are some of the …
In 1842, Salvador Vallejo, brother to General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo of Mexico’s Commandante Générale of the northern territory (which at that time included Sonoma), built an adobe home just off downtown Sonoma’s square. On November 5, 2014, after two years of historical preservation and renovation of the home, vintners Bill …
Descend below street level to the well-hidden wine cellar where over 50 varietals and grape-based liquers flow freely. The new wine bar burrows deep beneath O Hotel and provides a subdued counterbalance to the disco next door. Grab a glass, and a plate of charcuterie, and hunker down in a …
It’s been a trendy ride on the I don’t drink Chardonnay wagon for a while, but we’re happily starting to see a little light at the end of the tunnel. A quiet but fierce leader in this noble crusade is the Moorooduc Estate Chardonnay; a relatively unknown name from the eponymous sub-region …