Vegas Wineaux

Vegas Wineaux·April 23, 2014

Orphan Barrels & The Universal Whisky Experience

After the presentation, a couple of people came up to me and thanked me for asking what they had been thinking – that the over-matured bourbon, just by the very nature of its age, complexity, and tannic structure, was by far the most interesting of the lot. It was okay for me to bring it up I guess. I’m a wine person!
Vegas Wineaux·April 20, 2014

I Spent A Couple of Weeks in Vegas!

You may be thinking, “Irene you nitwit! You live in Las Vegas! What’s the big deal?” The big deal is that just because I live here doesn’t mean that I actually *go* here. Like many locals, I have a certain snobbery when it comes to hanging at The Strip. So for two weeks, I went to Vegas! On The Strip, baby!
Vegas Wineaux·April 7, 2014

You and I, Face to Face. On Cork. Part Last

I’m so tired of seeing the currently stylish attitude of bashing cork, often by people who claim to be environmentally conscious. Reread the articles! Screwcaps and synthetics ain’t green! At all!
Vegas Wineaux·April 3, 2014

Research, Me, and Bibliography – Part Six

“There has never been a peer reviewed or scientific study done to corroborate the outlandish claims of 5-10% spoilage of wines due to the natural cork closure. This a fallacy, perpetuated by those with a vested, financial interest in selling alternative closures. I’m happy to have you quote me on that.”
Vegas Wineaux·March 31, 2014

Natural Cork, the Only Green Alternative – Part Five

The cork forest sucks up CO2 which is generated in part by the plastic and aluminum refining processes. “Endocrine disrupter” is not a phrase you’ll see in relationship to cork. And there’s no such thing as a “cork spill.”
Vegas Wineaux·March 30, 2014

Aye Aye Mercaptan! T’aint Cork Taint! Part Four

You’d think that having all of those beautiful experiences among the stunning scenery and environment of wine country would make me long to be a winemaker. And you would be wrong. Oh so very, very wrong.
Vegas Wineaux·March 29, 2014

Sealing the Wines, or ‘Tis it Taint? – Part Three

I found that many people blogging or reporting online were satisfied with parroting the status quo. I call that lazy research and lazy reporting.
Vegas Wineaux·March 28, 2014

Cork Taint and Box Wine – Is it Possible? Part Two

In addition, the wine itself has direct contact with the plastic bag, which is a permeable, petrochemical-based material. If the wine has any decent acid in it, that immediately should be cause for concern.

Vegas Wineaux·March 26, 2014

99 Keggers of Wine on the Wall…

Beer lovers, after all, get to have growlers filled with their favorite beer on tap and take them home for their personal enjoyment. Why not wine folks?
Vegas Wineaux·March 14, 2014

Bin 702 – Officially the Cutest Wine Bar in Vegas

Downtown Vegas will be a force and although it will probably forever be in the shadow of the far more glamorous Strip, will be a place where locals can come to get their Vegas on.
Vegas Wineaux·March 3, 2014

A Cheeky Barolo Pairing

Now this combination is the essence of food and wine. This why people over millennia have embraced the combination where each one complements and lifts the other, making the whole far greater than the two individual parts. Kinda like 50+50=150.
Vegas Wineaux·February 18, 2014

National Drink Wine Day!

As well as saving humans from the dangers of water (something that fish, turtles, frogs, bacteria, paramecia, newts, and alligators mate and crap in every day), it has been an icon of the most civilized countries for millennia.
Vegas Wineaux·February 4, 2014

Learning the Art of the Abattoir – An Afternoon at Echo & Rig

I had planned to videotape the entire event only to discover that the SD card wasn’t in the camera. So much for photographic memory. I had no film.
Vegas Wineaux·January 30, 2014

2010 Hug Cellars Cabernet. Boom.

Unfortunately, that means that sometimes I miss on stocking up on wines that once opened, may not be replaceable. Like this one. Oh well.
Vegas Wineaux·January 21, 2014

The New California Wine – A Book Review

What that means is that the past few weeks have seen me immersed neck-deep in California wine. Figuratively speaking, of course.
Vegas Wineaux·January 5, 2014

I Must Be Nuts…

While whether I’m actually nuts or not may be a topic of endless debate…

Cork Taint and Box Wine – Is it Possible? Part Two

March 28, 2014

In addition, the wine itself has direct contact with the plastic bag, which is a permeable, petrochemical-based material. If the wine has any decent acid in it, that immediately should be cause for concern.

Can a Boxed Wine be Corked? The (re)Search Begins. Part One

March 25, 2014

Yes, I know that this topic has been covered ad nauseum by every wine blog, website, magazine, book, opinion, study, expert, editorial, blah blah blah. I saw the dead horse. I decided to beat it.

Book Review – Buy the Right Wine Every Time

March 24, 2014

Just about every wine book I have has dated itself by honing in on specific vintages, which, years later, are no longer available, making the recommendations irrelevant. In manufacturing they call that planned obsolescence.

…And You Would be Wrong

March 15, 2014

So, yes, I do enjoy most of the programs on Food Network. It’s just that the occasional anomaly that is Cutthroat Kitchen is like the rotten apple. Or rotten egg. And stinks just as much. No, worse.

Bin 702 – Officially the Cutest Wine Bar in Vegas

March 14, 2014

Downtown Vegas will be a force and although it will probably forever be in the shadow of the far more glamorous Strip, will be a place where locals can come to get their Vegas on.

California Wine Appellation Specialist – So What?

March 12, 2014

“It’s California,” I said to myself. “How hard could it be?” It was pretty damn challenging as it turned out. “This was a walk in the park,” said no CWAS student. Ever.

Perfect Pairing – Wine, Art, Food, and Music

March 11, 2014

For instance, we like to “pair” our dancing with the proper music. Waltzing at a rap concert? Break dancing with Bluegrass? I think not.

A Cheeky Barolo Pairing

March 3, 2014

Now this combination is the essence of food and wine. This why people over millennia have embraced the combination where each one complements and lifts the other, making the whole far greater than the two individual parts. Kinda like 50+50=150.

Black History Month, Wine, Credibility, and Me

February 28, 2014

I know wine. I just have to have the pieces of papers (and pins) to prove to others that I do. Master level? Well, maybe. After all, while I’m at it…

Happy Birthday to a Visionary

February 24, 2014

I really believe that having a Mac and being really good at it is what’s made me smarter. Yes, I know. Arguable.

I’m a New CWAS. One Down…

February 19, 2014

It’s not unusual to do an overnight road trip to a “Wine Country” and back over the course of a weekend. Yes, it’s so close that even a tourist to Las Vegas could take a couple of days to visit Wine Country. How great is that?

National Drink Wine Day!

February 18, 2014

As well as saving humans from the dangers of water (something that fish, turtles, frogs, bacteria, paramecia, newts, and alligators mate and crap in every day), it has been an icon of the most civilized countries for millennia.

Learning the Art of the Abattoir – An Afternoon at Echo & Rig

February 4, 2014

I had planned to videotape the entire event only to discover that the SD card wasn’t in the camera. So much for photographic memory. I had no film.

2010 Hug Cellars Cabernet. Boom.

January 30, 2014

Unfortunately, that means that sometimes I miss on stocking up on wines that once opened, may not be replaceable. Like this one. Oh well.

Wine Heaven – An Evening in Bordeaux

January 26, 2014

Forty-eight Bordeaux Châteaux brought their newly-released 2011 vintage wines, and was I in heaven or what.

Food Network, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Doubling Down on Stupid

January 24, 2014

Apparently Food Network has enough commas in the paycheck or enough contract lawyers on retainer to make that little annoying trait called self-respect irrelevant.

The New California Wine – A Book Review

January 21, 2014

What that means is that the past few weeks have seen me immersed neck-deep in California wine. Figuratively speaking, of course.

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