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Reviews of wines, spirits and beer
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One Man’s Wine Both Kosher And Organic
A review of Four Gates Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 and Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week April 23, 2014... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
In Spring, The Bloom Is On The Rosé
A review of Domaine Lafond-Roc Epine Tavel Rosé 2010 and Single Cask Nation, Glen Elgin 18 year old, Bourbon Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. By Joshua E. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Greek Wines: Of Myths and Mediterranean Flavors
A look at Greek wines, specifically Santorini Assyrtiko. By Lou Marmon Gazette Newspapers April 23, 2014 The source of much of our current wine culture rests... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Spanish Wine For Every Course
Reviews of Capcanes Flor del Flor de Primavera 2010 and some Kosher for Passover Spirits. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week April 9,... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine Your Cellar Will Love
Some Passover wine suggestions. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week April 2, 2014 With Passover just around the corner, we thought we’d... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Craft Beer And All That Shtick
A conversation with Jeremy Cowan, the founder of the kosher craft beer company, Shmaltz Brewing Company. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Chianti Fit For The Seder Table
Review of the Terra di Seta Chianti Classico Reserva 2009 and a look at the feud over Tennessee Whiskey. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Make The Most Of Your Oregon Wine Trek
A look at the delightful wines from Oregon’s Sokol Blosser and R. Stuart Co. wineries. By Lou Marmon Gazette Newspapers March 26, 2014 If the drive from... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Crime In A Bottle
Reviews of the Recanati Shiraz 2011 and 2 Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week March 12, 2014 Not... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Fungus Among Us Produces A Distinctive Dessert Wine
A review of the Château Guiraud Sauternes 2001 and 2 whiskies from Maker’s Mark. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week March 5, 2014 It... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Hidden Gems Exist In Oregon’s Willamette Valley
A visit to the Coeur de Terre Vineyard and the Dukes Family Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. By Lou Marmon Gazette Newspapers February 26, 2014 The... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Is It Worth The Price?
A review of the Dalton Alma Chardonnay-Viognier 2011 and the (r?)1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week ... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Finicky Pinot Noir Grape Can Produce Profound Wine
A review of Yarden Pinot Noir 2009 and the Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week ... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Desirable Taste Of The Varietal
A review of the Barkan Assemblage Tzafit 2010 and The Glenlivet 15 year old, French Oak Reserve, Single-Malt Scotch Whisky. By Joshua E. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Fine Whisky From Low Down In The Scottish Highlands
A review of several Glengoyne Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week February 5, 2014 We thought this week... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Port Helps Beat Winter Blahs
A look at Port including a review of Shiloh Fort Dessert Wine along with a review of Booker’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. By Joshua E. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Yin And Yang Of Wine Bottles
The advantages of a half-bottle of wine along with a review of Tullamore Dew “Phoenix” Limited Edition Irish Whiskey. By Joshua E. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Shifting From Red To White
A look at the growing emphasis on white wines in Israel and purchase of Beam by Suntory. By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon Washington Jewish Week January 15,... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch
A review of the Yarden Gewurztraminer 2012 and the Ron Burgundy Blended Scotch Whisky, “Great Odin’s Raven” Special Reserve. By Joshua E. Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Plan Your Pinot Perusing Vacation Early
The International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) in McMinnsville Oregon is a winelover’s dream vacation. By Lou Marmon Gazette Newspapers January 8, 2013 The... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK