Beer Reviews, Bar/Club Reviews, Monthly Mixers, and Wine Reviews at The Broken Glass
I just picked up this bottle of Moscato by flipflop over the weekend and to my surprise flipflop just celebrated their 2nd birthday on Monday. Happy belated Birthday flipflop! I have been meaning to try flipflop wines for, well, 2 years. I finally strayed from my go to wines and picked up their Moscato. It has lovely floral aromas. It's not overly sweet so if too sweet is not your thing … [Read more...]
The wine is finally here! After an experimental three months wine that has been aging on the ocean floor has been retrieved. Four cases of Mira's 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon has resurfaced from 60 feet below in the Atlantic Ocean. Mira is the first American winery to successfully and historically age wine in the ocean. Mira Charleston Harbor Retreival Video … [Read more...]
It's National Wine Day. This is a holiday I can appreciate! Regardless of whether you prefer red, white, Pinot, or Cabernet, everyone can appreciate today’s celebration. What a great way to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. Cheers! … [Read more...]
Second Glass Wine Riot is an enormous wine tasting gathering in the Loop in Downtown Chicago. Swirl, sniff, and sip over 250 different wines from around the world! Get wino knowledge from experts at the Crash Course Wine Seminars. Grab tasty food pairings, all under $5, from fantastic local restaurants and party with a DJ, Photo Booth, lounge and more. Catch the Riot May 3/4 in the Grand Hall at … [Read more...]
Have trouble figuring out how to pair your wine with your meal? Worry no longer! Here is a fun and easy chart to help you out. … [Read more...]
Goodbye February, hello March! Ahhhh the month when everyone gets to be Irish to celebrate St Patty's Day. It's a wonderful holiday. Fun parades, green beer, Irish-fare, what's not to love! I was on the lookout for an Irish inspired cocktail and came across a Black Velvet. It's a versatile beverage that includes Guinness with Champagne or Wine. Since I have an abundance of wine in stock I went … [Read more...]
The Family Winemakers of California, an association of family-owned wineries in California, is hosting its 5th annual Southern California trade and consumer tasting on Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 10 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds' Exhibit Hall in Del Mar, CA. The two-day tasting features 150 of California's small, family-owned wineries showcasing over 750 wines. This year's tasting is unique in … [Read more...]
I came across a web series by Judd's Hill and just had to share! “Wine Booty” is a pirate-themed wine and food talk show. The main characters are Captain Whylee Raven and Judd Finkelstein himself. Each episode focuses on a local wine and food persona. In this episode they are talking with Heidi Barrett about her new wine "Pirate Treasure Red". … [Read more...]
Mira Winery is aging wine in the ocean. Based in Napa Valley, four cases of 2009 Cabernet Sauvigon will be plummeted off the coast of the Charleston S.C., Harbor in special designed cages. President of Mira Winery, Jim Dyke, says the idea came from European wineries who experimented with aging wine and storing their wine in the ocean. The thought was interesting and they decided to go for it. … [Read more...]
Today is the official day of drinking wine. I and I thought Wine Day was only on Wednesdays! After work pop the cork on that wine bottle that has been collecting dust and enjoy! … [Read more...]
Still wondering what wine to get for Valentine's Day? Look no more! Instead of trying to pair the perfect drink with that box of chocolates why not mix things up with chocolate wine. Chocolate wines hit the market a couple years ago and are gaining popularity with expanding flavors like ChocoVine's Whipped Cream, Raspberry & Espresso. I haven't tried all the flavors but I have tried … [Read more...]
Corckcicle helps maintain chilled white wines and cools room temperature reds. Just freeze and place in the bottle. Eliminate the need for ice buckets. You can find this on Amazon for just $24.95. … [Read more...]
It's the month of celebrating love. That's right Valentines Day is right around the corner...blah blah blah...let's get drinky! Here is a delicious twist on the standard mimosa that any wino will fall in love with. Drink Ingredients: 4 oz Moscato 2 oz Orange Juice Drink Preparation: Pour Moscato into wine glass and top off with orange juice. Garnish with a slice of lemon or an … [Read more...]
Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named their top 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations for 2013. From classic regions to lesser-known corners of the world. Here are the locations that made the cut! Rioja, Spain Danube, Austria North & South Forks of Long Island, New York Stellenbosch, South Africa Monterey County, California Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil Willamette Valley, … [Read more...]
Guy Fieri is expanding his food empire to get into the wine biz. Guy bought a five-acre vineyard of Pinot Noir grapes in Sonoma County. “Ever since I moved to Sonoma County and saw all this incredible environment of wine, from the agricultural side of it to the business side of it, to the community involvement side of it ... I've just been in awe,” Fieri told the Press Democrat. “So my … [Read more...]
Delicia is a new dessert malt beverage from E&J Gallo Winery. They come in three different flavors. (from left to right) Red Velvet has an overwhelming chocolate flavor, not very cake like. Whipped has a fizzy whipped cream taste. And then there is Strawberries & Cream which is very sweet. At first glance you think they are a regular flavored wine but in reality they are malt liquors … [Read more...]
This is awesome! Chris Hamick from HuffPost TV was given a promotional item from TV Land from their "Hot In Cleveland" series. A bottle of Betty White's Betty's White, a Savignon Blanc. I love her photo on the bottle. I'm kinda hoping this comes out for all of us to try! … [Read more...]
