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• Truffles

  

  July 13, 2015 Truffles Review of Elvi Herenza Rioja Reserva 2009 and a look at the Martini.  … The post Truffles appeared first on The Best Grapelines l Wine. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Five Fall Bourbons

  

  Autumn is a perfect time for bourbon. Its mellow sweetness is an ideal accompaniment to the cooling temperatures and falling leaves. And many distilleries... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Royal Experience at the British Embassy

  

  The upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle was preceded this past weekend by the annual open house for the British Embassy that featured tours... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Art of Wine at Hess

  

  There are few wineries that so intimately demonstrate the notion of wine making as art than the Hess Collection. Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Revisiting Argentina

  

  A look at some recent releases from Argentina By Lou Marmon January 15, 2018 The first Argentinian vineyards were planted in the mid 1500s by Spanish... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Best Whiskey of 2017

  

  The Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend is Grapelines 2017 Whiskey of the Year. By Lou Marmon December 2017 It has been fascinating to observe the whiskey renaissance. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Orange Is Not The New Rosé

  

  Orange wines have become conspicuously less visible on wine-lists and retailer shelves over the past several months. These darlings of the uber-sommelier set... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Summer Wine Adventures

  

  Some 2017 Summer Wine Suggestions By: Louis Marmon June 9, 2017 Beyond the Memorial Day barbeques are several months of warmer weather that call for a... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Award Winning Cedar Ridge Distillery

  

  It is not particularly remarkable that a state with 90 % of its land devoted to farming would have a portion of its agriculture end up in distillation columns.... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Magical Wine Drinking

  

  Does the glassware make a difference or is it wishful thinking? By: Louis Marmon November 14, 2016 All good magic tricks occur in the mind. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Toast To Chef Paul

  

  Chef Paul Prudhomme was among the first American cooks to embrace their food heritage. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Taste When You Can

  

  Review of Hagafen Estate Syrah 2012 and Hudson Four Grain Bourbon by Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Winter 2015 One of the bi... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Best Whisky of 2015

  The Winner of the Grapelines Best Whisky of 2015 is the Octomore 6.3. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Books For The Wine-Lovers On Your Gift List

  For the wine-lovers on your holiday gift list that would appreciate a good read. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Jefferson’s Triumph

  

  Review of the Molon Lave Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 and Kilchoman 100% Islay, 3rd Edition Single Malt Whisky. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Bulgaria Wine Surprise

  

  Review of the Pendar 2010, and Castra Rubra Via Diagonalis 2010. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week  October 1, 2015 A few decades ago th... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Butcher’s Daughter

  

  Review of The Butcher’s Daughter Reserve 2012 and the Hurricane cocktail. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week  September 2015 Jews have... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Top 10 Value Priced Kosher Wines

  

  of 2015 along with reviews of Longrow Red, Cabernet Sauvignon Cask, 11-year-old, Peated Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky and  Glenfarclas 105 Single... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Top 10 Kosher Wines Over $30

  

  Our annual list of the Top 10 kosher wines from the previous year costing $30 or more/bottle along with a review of the Laphroaig 18 year old Islay Single Malt... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Box Wine Is Fine

  

  Review of the To Life L’Chaim Kosher Wine Box, Premium White Wine Blend and Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. By Joshua E. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK