Winemaker’s Notes Roederer Estate Brut, the first California sparkling wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, builds upon a 200-year tradition of fine winemaking that has made Roederer champagne among the most sought-after in the world. Roederer’s winemaking style is based… Continue Reading
In the ancient Hebrew Book of Enoch, Gabriel, along with Michael, Raphael, Uriel and Suriel, hears the cries of humanity under the strain of the Nephilim. It was their beseeching of “the Ancient of Days” – interpreted to be Yahweh… Continue Reading
DangerousMinds.net has posted Aleister Crowley’s recipe for “Riz Aleister Crowley” an exceptionally hot curry he made on a mountaineering expedition. http://dangerousminds.net/comments/aleister_crowleys_curried_rice_recipe From “Confessions” “The weather made it impossible to do any serious climbing; but I learnt a great deal about… Continue Reading
In the Book of Tobias, an ancient Hebrew text, Asmodeus is the Demon of Lust. It is said that when Cain killed Abel, Adam and Eve separated for 130 years. During this time, Adam was tempted by Naamah and Lillith,… Continue Reading
2012 Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma County Zinfandel Color – dark ruby. Nose – black fruits, dried herbs, spice and even a touch of smoked meat. Initial taste – smooth and a bit brambly wine full of black cherry and black… Continue Reading
According to Jewish folklore, Lilith was the first wife of Adam. She was banished from the Garden of Eden when she refused to make herself subservient to Adam’s sexual requests. When she was cast out of the Garden, she was… Continue Reading
Grillo, (pronounced gree-lo) also known as Riddu, is a white wine grape variety which withstands high temperatures and is widely used in Sicilian wine-making and, in particular, for Marsala. Grillo is crisp and light in texture, with moderate acidity… Continue Reading
The year is 1851. Sociologist Eilert Sundt is walking across a field in Hedmark, central Norway, when he notices a pile of stones. They catch his eye because they look peculiar. They’re small, about the size of a fist, with… Continue Reading
One of the four crown princes of hell. Roughly translated to ‘without yoke’ in Hebrew. It is believed that Belial is the purest definition of ‘lawlessness.’ The correlation is that much of what has come to be known as ‘Supertuscans’… Continue Reading
Poggio Anima is a joint venture between Montalcino superstar Riccardo Campinoti of Le Ragnaie and his importer Vine Street Imports. The idea is pretty simple: to source the best vineyards from existing relationships and produce a real wine that conveys… Continue Reading