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Whiskey and Wine (Part 1 – Whiskey)

I will try all kinds of spirits, bitters, and liqueurs from time to time just for fun. But obviously, this blog isn’t called Vegas Wineaux for nothing. Wine’s my vibe.

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What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 12)

 I am still not a spirits drinker, but I will be forever grateful that the tequila maker shared the Clase Azul with me that evening.

Armenia at Ada’s!

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Paso Robles Travel

Grapes & Grains – Paso’s Newest “Bank”

It has possibly the largest selection of wines, beers, and spirits I've seen anywhere. I think it has as many wines as my favorite winery, Albertson's.

2015 Parrish Cabernet Sauvignon – A (Weeping) Review

Before I tell you about the wine, let me share a little history, sprinkled generously with my unasked-for opinions.

CWAS® – What’s That?

I'm less patient with people, and I figure that dumping a decanter of an awesome wine onto an unruly "Karen" type customer would mean an immediate end to my wine service career.

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Whiskey and Wine (Part 1 – Whiskey)

I will try all kinds of spirits, bitters, and liqueurs from time to time just for fun. But obviously, this blog isn’t called Vegas Wineaux for nothing. Wine’s my vibe.

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What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 14) (Spitting Margaux)

We simultaneously inhaled the majesty of this remarkable wine. We then took a sip. However, our presenter lifted a spit bucket. I asked, “Are you really going to spit a Château Margaux?!?”

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 11)

I used to think that Trader Joe’s wines consisted exclusively of “Two Buck Chuck,” which is plonk. (Friends don’t let friends drink plonk!)

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Spit or Swallow? A Tale of Two Sexes.

As I have discussed on several occasions with friends, guys naturally learn icky stuff. Who can hock a loogie the furthest? Who can most legibly write one's name in the snow? Who can flamethrow lit flatulence the furthest?

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A (Very) Short Treatise on Kosher Wines

Back when I was at legal-ish drinking age, a couple of girlfriends and I would meet in one of our basements and bring our bottles of Manischewitz to drink.