Category Archives: Wine
November 30, 2011
Post Thanksgiving Digest(ion)
What goes with Turkey? (I can hear it now!) “Zinfandel. The all-American wine with the all-American dinner.” “Gewürztraminer, the natural match for turkey.” “Why not try Beaujolais Nouveau? ‘Tis the season, and it goes with everything!”
November 28, 2011
It’s Been A While…
Raise your hand if you’re a bad blogger {hand raised}. Sad face. Sorry Jessup lovers. I totes left you hanging over the past month. Blogging + unemployment was easy breezy. Blogging + employment on the other hand, I’ve learned is … Continue reading
November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving Plans
Got plans for tomorrow’s big Turkey Day? My fiancé and I are driving down to San Diego and spending some time with her family. Every year her brother cooks an amazing feast for the entire family and the only thing … Continue reading
November 21, 2011
Holiday Wine Gift Idea
In sorting through all of the newsletters, blog posts, advertisements and what not in my inbox this morning I came across this fantastic, stylish and inexpensive birch wine bottle holder from CB2.
November 17, 2011
How to Choose a Good Wine
How to Choose a Good Wine Wine can be an excellent accompaniment to a delicious meal, so it’s good to experiment until you find the suiting taste. In order to help you, I’ve devoted this blog to some advice about … Continue reading
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
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…