Reviews

Francois Labet Crémant de Bourgogne, NV

Wine Reviews
One of my all-time favorite sparklings, this bang-for-your-buck Crémant rivals sparklings all over the world. Based in the heart of the Côte d’Or, Francois Labet proves tireless in his efforts to produce another fastidious wine. This Crémant shows a touch of apple pie crust, pretty bursting bubbles and is screaming with brightness and freshness. Medium-dry perfection at any price. Ready to Try it?
Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

Dogfish Head Brewery Indian Brown Ale

Beer Reviews
Indian Brown Ale is my favorite everyday drinking brew from Dogfish Head. While I enjoy most of their beers, this is one of the few I can have more than one or two of without having to switch things up. Basically a fusion beer of the IPA, brown ale and Scotch ale styles, Indian Brown Ale is the best-balanced, widely available Dogfish product. Malty-sweet, bitter and smoky on the end, this one has more than a little bit of everything and is one of the most well-rounded big beers around. If you’... Read More
Ampelos Pinot Noir

Ampelos Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills 2013

Wine Reviews
One of my favorite California producers for many years, Ampelos is about as “green” as they come, which puts them in the upper echelon of quality wines and a quiet gem to be sought out. The grapes were hand harvested and allowed to start a natural fermentation. The wine is unfined, unfiltered and 100% Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark cherries and raspberry sing into a rich cola and brown molasses core. Notes of wild red berries meld with medium acids and minimal tannins. The finish offers hints o... Read More

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales Oro de Calabaza

Beer Reviews
Sour beers are a trend that’s gaining popularity in the craft beer culture. Years ago when I discovered my first sours and loved them, no one was interested. Now we have customers coming in daily wanting to know what sours we have. Jolly Pumpkin is one of my favorite beer producers in the United States. They have a really interesting production method that incorporates conditioning time and post fermentation in their barrel system. These barrels are inoculated with wild yeast and souring bacte... Read More