Damian Rae 2006 Syrah

Before I provide this wine review to all the Oenophiles who are online, looking for a new bottle to try; I have to say something about one of the owners of Damian Rae Winery.
I met John D. Tarabini through an email on my computer. I opened the email, and could feel his warmth and sincerity [...]

The Civilized Oenophile

A bad experience on a popular wine forum prompted me to write this article, due to the uncivilized behavior of the posters. So, I decided to search for “Wine Facts” and the Beekman Wine& Spirits link appeared. I thought how appropriate the picture and caption is to what I experienced lately on this particular blog. [...]

Markham Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2005

This white wine is remarkable! The nose smells like tropical fruit, as found in a classic Chardonnay profile.  The mid-palate displays fruit flavors of melon and fig. The finish is the grassiness and acidity that is a characteristic of classic Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is balanced and gives the wine lover the best of both [...]

2005 Katrina Meritage Whine

As a wine lover and avid reader of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, I felt compelled to write my wine-related Hurricane Katrina story. My wine story began many years ago, in New Orleans, while attending Dillard University. My college pals were a classy bunch. We only drank champagne (Andre Cold Duck and Sparkling wine). So, I began [...]

Wine to Go

For most wine lovers, we love all wine gadgets. They can run the gambit of practical to impractical and some in between. For the avid wine enthusiast, how we transport wine can be a difficult choice. There are bags made of leather and other materials that can be researched on the Internet, to help [...]

Metrokane’s Vertical Rabbit

Metrokane has released a new twist on their already extremely popular Rabbit corkscrew, called the Vertical Rabbit. The Vertical Rabbit is sleek and modern in design, and much less bulky than it’s older siblings. It is available in 3 colors - Gun Metal Grey, Candy Apple Red (both of which are a “high sheen racing [...]