Category Archives: Jessup Ambassadors
November 10, 2011
Jessup and Bacon?
It sounds funny, I know. But bacon actually offers quite a diverse set of pairings. Bacon can definitely vary in taste, depending on how much fat it has, how thinly it is sliced, how long it is cooked, what region … Continue reading
November 9, 2011
Only 15 Days Until Thanksgiving!
So in perusing my blog roll I could immediately tell that Halloween had come and gone and now it was time to get serious about the holidays. No more candy and last-minute “slept-in” costumes, now it was time for turkeys, … Continue reading
November 1, 2011
Jessup Cellars Tasting/Dinner Part Deux
Jessup Cellars Tasting/Dinner Part Deux Our second hosted Jessup Cellars wine tasting and dinner was just last weekend. The venue was Prizzi’s Restaurant, newly relocated from Franklin Village in Hollywood, CA. Prizzi’s is now over the hill to Burbank, located in … Continue reading
October 26, 2011
My Love of The WineStation
A few weeks ago I drove up to the Finger Lakes region for Ithaca College’s alumni weekend and dedication of their fantastic new Athletic & Events Center. Having lived in Ithaca for four years, I am no stranger to the … Continue reading
October 24, 2011
Jessup on Halloween!
Thinking of having a Halloween party this year? Well have I got some great spooky wine recommendations to add to a wonderful night of festivities! Nothing beats a glass of Jessup wine that not only tastes good but also blends … Continue reading
October 19, 2011
One Jess, Two Jess(‘) in the Midwest
FAIL. I didn’t add any new wine bars stops to the list. Restaurant hopping, Pedal-pubbing {if you’re unsure of what a Pedal Pub is… you must click here}, and dive-barring took precedence on the social calendar. But I DID end … Continue reading
October 18, 2011
Why Does My Wine Smell (or the Fearless Wine Taster)
Why Does My Wine Smell? The short answer: “volatile organics.” The real answer, well, is a bit more complicated…
October 12, 2011
Where to Stomp Somes Grapes in NYC
Okay, so not literally stomp grapes (though I guess you never know what might be offered in the future). The trend of NYC-produced adult beverages is being rekindled. My long-standing favorite is the Brooklyn Brewery where you can grab a … Continue reading
October 6, 2011
On the hunt for vino…
Dizamn, what’s a girl got to do to get some wine around here?? I mean, don’t get me wrong – I am loving Minneapolis and all it has to offer. But as a California native {and apparent vino lover enthusiast … Continue reading
September 28, 2011
My Jessup Wine Tasting: Epilogue
They came. They saw. They tasted. On September 17th we had a fantastic interactive Jessup Cellars tasting party in our Brooklyn apartment. We had about 15 people pop in throughout the evening to enjoy samples of: