Once again Sprigs Restaurant & Bar and Colonial Spirits have teamed together to bring you another fantastic wine dinner opportunity. This time around the wines reign from the Languedoc region of France known for both high intensity and elegant wines. Come and check out what chef Gregory has in store because you will not be disappointed….
Up until recently California’s Central Coast has suffered from what some would call “an identity crisis”. This was largely because a small number of large producers used the area as a source for a vast quantity of uninspiring, inexpensive wine. It was also a region that large Sonoma and Napa producers used as a grape…
The title is self explanatory. I wrote about the Neyen not too long ago, so it should still be fresh in people’s minds. I wanted to know what our customers thoughts on this wine are, since it was so well received. It sold out about four hours after I sent an email that we had…
There are plenty of great domestic Syrah, the only issue is they cost more than what most people want to spend on a bottle of wine. That is why I am exuberantly happy to say that Owen Roe ‘Ex Umbris’ Syah, Columbia Valley 2010 is in. One of the greatest domestic Syrah which happens to be…
For those who aren’t aware, my position in the store changed recently, I moved to a new role as the craft beer buyer. Of course, Tim remains very involved with the beer department that he essentially constructed, but there’s a new set of eyes looking at everything we do with beer now. Of course, my…
I want to know what everyone thinks about Washington State Cabs. If you have recently asked me to recommend a Cab, you more than likely heard me mention how I think WA Cabs outshine CA cabs and how they will some day get more attention than their CA counterparts. I still believe it to be…
The Mayans predict that the world will come to an end in 2012. At Colonial Spirits, we thought this would be a great time to discuss what drink we’d want to go out with. In this video, Nicolay, Nic, and Tim tell us what they’d be sipping on that final day. Nicolay would enjoy a…
Most of you know me as an advocate for the wines of Alsace when it comes to riesling, but even I have to admit that Germany produces some stunning rieslings. Germany has recently been blessed with a string of good vintages, it seems that year after year German vintners are having great success in making…
You might find it odd that I’m writing about cigars instead of my co-worker Dave, but I thought it would be appropriate given the time of year. This is the time of year that people look to get the best gift possible for that special someone. Even if it’s not for a special someone, a…
Nicolay and I had a lovely…conversation… about his post over a glass of wine last Friday, so, here I am with my opinion, click the “back” button if you dislike people waxing poetic. I’d like to start by saying that everything Nicolay stated is valid, and I think he makes some very strong points. Of…
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