Yes this was one of the amazing wines that we tasted at our wine tasting at Notocon X this passed weekend. First off please notice their Trademark. Looks a little familiar, doesn’t it? I thought that I would share what… Continue Reading
Brevans A. Crowley is an Absinthe for the gourmet. It is a barrel-aged Absinthe which was distilled in Switzerland in 2011. To support the final vintage character of this Absinthe a good portion of aged Cognac was added to the… Continue Reading
NOTOCON X was held in the Valley of Austin, TX, over this past weekend. All attendees continue to ride the high brought on by the theme, Fire of Motion. Members of Scarlet Woman Lodge, Bubastis Oasis and 718 Encampment exemplified… Continue Reading
Archaeologists digging in a kingly palace in Israel have found 120 large wine jars, some with residue, and grape seeds from 4,000 years ago from which they may be able to resurrect some ancient Canaanite grapevines. They found the jars… Continue Reading
Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2011 Ixel Balamke’s wine notes Color – Intense purplish red color. Aroma – Sweet, spicy and intense aromas, with notes of red fruits and herbs (such as Herbes de Provence). Initial Taste – Lots of raspberry… Continue Reading
As enthusiasts with a yen for experiencing the unleashing of solar-phallic energies (meaning the life/creative force and not the weiner per se) clearly sexual arousal is a topic near and dear to us. A recent story reported on NPR’s All… Continue Reading
2014 Milton Park Chardonnay Ixel Balamke’s wine notes – Color – pale yellow Aroma – peaches and pineapples Initial Taste – Intense peach and pineapple very creamy like butter Finish – lovely creamy fruit with notes of white pepper on… Continue Reading
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2013 Ixel Balamke’s Wine Notes Color – Dark ruby Aroma – Big fresh red fruit with touches of pepper Initial Taste – Big raspberries and red cherries Finish – Lots of bold raspberries and cherries with a… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 31, is the Greater Feast of Soror Meral (Phyllis Seckler). A ninth degree (IX°) member of the “Sovereign Sanctuary of the Gnosis” of Ordo Templi Orientis and a 5°=6□ A∴A∴, Soror Meral was a student of Jane Wolfe.… Continue Reading
2012 Marian’s Dream Chardonnay Ixel Balamke’s Wine Notes – Color – straw yellow Aroma – peaches and pears Initial taste – Crispy pure white peaches, bosc pears, and lots of chunky minerals Finish – Crispy refreshing fruit with hints of… Continue Reading