Wines
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#WineWednesday: Que Syrah, Syrah!
The hit-parade of deliciously juicy reds continues, this time, looking at the Syrah varietal. Whether you know it as Syrah or as Shiraz (an inexplicable-yet-now-ubiquitous moniker in some parts of the world), it’s still one of the shining stars in the divine firmament that is Wine. Heck, even if you mispronounce the name, any wine-folk…
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#WineWednesday: USA! USA! USA!
Say goodbye to weekend BBQs, as it’s dinner party season! Impress your foodie friends with these domestic Reds, proof-positive that American juice is as tasty, complex and balanced as their Old World counterparts.
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#WineWednesday: ‘Que Up Your Wine Pairings
Put down that beer! Yes, brewskies and BBQ are classic, but let’s go for something a little off-beat here. Whether you love your meat smoked or grilled, rubbed or sauced, sweet or spicy, wine can always be paired with that BBQ you’ve painstakingly perfected. Here are some tips for enjoying those juicy ribs and sizzling…
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#WineWednesday: Grüner Veltliner
Have you had the chance to try Grüner Veltliner? Well, as it is white wine season, this rising star of a white is not one to be missed. I love me a good Grüner, which is fast replacing my favorite white (Sauvignon Blanc) as my go-to on a hot day. Typically crisp and dry, Grüner also displays…
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It’s Too Damn Hot
You would think that as a child of the Philippines, genetically predisposed to withstand the rigors of equatorial climates (its heat and humidity) that I would have evolved cooperative sweat glands at some point. Nope. Not in the least bit lucky on that count: I’m a sweaty grease pig. And shut up, naysayers of the…
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Twisted Growing Pains: Life in New York City + Learning to Cope
My first year anniversary in New York City is around the corner (August 15), and it’s a big day for me. While an obvious temporal marker, it is also an opportunity to reflect on my time here. As the day gets closer, I can only pause and reflect on where I started to where I…
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The Cure for What Ails You: Sangria
The mercury is rising. The street-smells are ripening (ew!). You take three showers a day just to feel normal. Hooray for summer in the city! I don’t know about you, but the only thing keeping me sane is knowing there’s a pitcher of sangria waiting in the fridge. For, you know, emergencies…
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Pomp + Circumstance: Another Rosé from Provence
Another day, another rosé from Provence. Truth be told, I think I stumbled upon my first gateway-wine with my last tasting. I was lucky enough to taste this beauty (Pomponette) at work and were it not for its small production/limited supply, I’d daresay I found my vino for the summer. Think about your perfect day. The smells, the…
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Move Along, Spring: Pouring Triennes Rosé, Just Cuz
Ok, so it’s raining outside. Whatever. The calendar says March 20, which in my head translates to “see ya, Father Winter.” In celebration, I’m pouring me some rosé. Now look, I’m a man with working manparts and I just don’t understand what everyone’s deal is with us masculine-types drinking the blush. It’s good. It’s refreshing.…
Joseph Hernandez 