There have been a couple of videos about the wine business circulating recently. They both have used a site called xtranormal , which allows users to select a scene, type text, chose camera angles and music to make a short video. If you have been dying to make your own wine “movie,&# now is your chance! MORE >>

Sometimes called rice wine, sake is fermented polished rice and fun; and since I had a fabulous time afloat the Yacht Manhattan, on this Morimoto Sushi & Sake Cruise, I thought I’d toss up a few photographs from the night. Of the four sakes poured aboard the Manhattan, one was the Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo, which [.]. MORE >>

OK, today I sinned again, at least according to some. took my list of New York medal winners to another local wine shop. Unfortunately, I found only one, besides another Anthony Road Vinyards 2008 semi-dry Riesling which I already have in the cooler. Oh yeah, for those who don't know, that wine was judged the most outstanding New York wine for 2009. MORE >>

Starting off with the wrist, I will tell you that losing the use of a dominant hand is NOT FUN.  It doesn’t hurt much anymore, but it sure makes simple mundane activities real difficult.  I have my 2 week checkup tomorrow and will know more (I hope) about healing time, etc. BUT, a quick note to [.]. MORE >>

Remember the saga of Sierra Carche ? Here’s a reminder from our earlier coverage: “What happens when a reviewer tastes a good bottle, but some consumers buy what appears to be a completely different product? Think it couldn’t happen? Guess again and behold the saga of Sierra Carche 2005.&#. in White Plains, NY. 3 2004 Pico Madama WA 93. MORE >>