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Read MoreThankful part 3
I’m hoping the next 60 minutes are the greatest in Auburn football history. Once again through some miracle I find myself at an Auburn game with my brother Charlie. We stopped by the SEC Fan Fest before and I was glad to see something other than Bud and Coors Light being served. Lo and behold there was the Sweetwater tap truck. As Charlie drank his beloved rice brew I had a Sweetwater Whiplash IPA....
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First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Dec. 6
Once again it was time for Wine World’s First Friday tasting. I was looking forward to it when I saw that Plungerhead Zin was on the list. I’ve had this wine before but had not tried the 2011. This nice old vine red is one that is a medium body, with fruit flavors not as bold as many old vine zins. A really nice sipper or something to pair with holiday sausage and hard salami hors...
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Read MoreHooker Home Pitch Syrah Powerful Yet Elegant
What: Syrah is an interesting wine that isn’t as well known as it should be. Many people think of it as a masculine, rugged wine, yet it can be elegant and refined. The Hooker Syrah shows both ends of that taste spectrum. We had it with some friends during a getaway to the North Carolina mountains, and we thought it was spectacular. Sitting on the porch looking out at the gorgeous mountains while sipping...
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Read MoreNoble Vines 1 Is A Complex Red Blend
Noble Vines 1 Red Blend 2011, California Cost: $14-16 What: Most nights wine drinkers are not looking for a wine to take their breath away. They just want something that makes dinner better. Noble Vines 1 is one of those wines. It’s the perfect sip while you’re preparing dinner, and then it combines with many different foods to create a pleasant meal. And it’s easy on the wallet. The wine opens nicely...
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Read MoreHey Nick, Got a Second?
This football season I’ve celebrated each Auburn win with a pumpkin ale of some kind. I might have saved one of the best for last. Fitting since the last regular game of the season was probably one of the greatest games in college football history. I’m proud to say I was there. It was too late when we got back to my brother’s in Griffin to drink my celebratory brew. Right now I’m...
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Read MoreFrank Family Zin Turns Leftovers Into A Special Meal
Well, my son Michael was home from Atlanta for a Thanksgiving visit, and we continued the feasting throughout the weekend. After roasting one turkey and frying another one, we had plenty of leftovers. Not to mention hamburgers and shrimp. Trying to be creative, he and I made turkey tacos one night, and since the prodigal son was home I pulled out a special Zinfandel. (I couldn’t find a fatted calf.) It...
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Read MoreWhat I’m Thankful For Part 2
A second Miracle on the Plains. My brother Charlie was offered 2 tickets to the Iron Bowl. And the best part—–at face value. So we are sitting once again at Halftime in downtown Auburn on College Street. I’m trying the Good People Bearded Lady. It’s a summer wheat ale. Slightly bitter hops but has a grapefruit taste that takes over and the bitterness mellows out. Not bad for a brew...
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Read MoreWhat I’m Thankful For
Schmitt Sohne Liebraumilch 2005|Germany Each year the competitive spirit comes out between me and Mrs. Dan. For the past 2 years we’ve had a Turkey Throwdown at Thanksgiving. We compete to see who makes the best turkey. For the month leading up to Thanksgiving we make plans that rival the invasion of Europe. This year we kind of procrastinated into it. Last year there were fancy roasting pans and...
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First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Dec. 6
Once again it was time for Wine World’s First Friday tasting. I was looking forward to it when I saw that Plungerhead Zin was on the list. I’ve had this wine before but had not tried the 2011. This...
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Hooker Home Pitch Syrah Powerful Yet Elegant
What: Syrah is an interesting wine that isn’t as well known as it should be. Many people think of it as a masculine, rugged wine, yet it can be elegant and refined. The Hooker Syrah shows both ends of that taste...
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Christmas Tasting Series
The Vineyard will start their Christmas Tasting Series Friday, Dec. 6th at...
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Noble Vines 1 Is A Complex Red Blend
Noble Vines 1 Red Blend 2011, California Cost: $14-16 What: Most nights wine...
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Hey Nick, Got a Second?
This football season I’ve celebrated each Auburn win with a pumpkin ale...
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Frank Family Zin Turns Leftovers Into A Special Meal
Well, my son Michael was home from Atlanta for a Thanksgiving visit, and we...
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What I’m Thankful For Part 2
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