Monthly Archives: October 2005

Spooky Halloween wines!

Posted on October 31, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

01 Crush’s Blankenheim’s Frankenstein by Meeker Vineyards $25.99A: Clear, Medium Intensity, Ruby Colored with pale pink rimN: Clean, Developing, Medium Intensity, w/ aromas of Cherry, Earth, Green Pepper, SpiceP: Dry, med- high acid, med-high tannin, med body, cherry, pepper, spice, … Continue reading →

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2 Buck Chuck and Sweet Table Wine

Posted on October 16, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

In the Wednesday, October 12 issue of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mr. John Long wrote an article about Charles Shaw wine and what causes wine to be sweet. Mr. Long commented the “Two Buck Chuck” had flavors of “cotton candy.” … Continue reading →

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Ice Wine and Merlot

Posted on October 16, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

This is the first of many to come. Every week I have to do at least 2 tasting notes. The format is as follows, info on the wine, WSET tasting note, than a brief long form tasting note. 04 Standing … Continue reading →

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Barrel aged Beer, oh yeah and Bourbon

Posted on October 14, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

Last night we went to Great Lakes Beer and Bourbon tasting. It was a joint event between Great Lakes and Jim Beam. I dragged sickly Mike along for him to find out that surprise, he likes small batch bourbon. (Lord … Continue reading →

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