Tag Archives: wine

A Fine Wine Tasting

Sorry I’ve not been able to post in a few days.  Things have been pretty busy around The Scot household.  We’re planning a major Summer of Renovations and I will blog the shit out of the whole process.  Full disclosure: I was out on Monday night with a group of friends from work and didn’t [...]

Reif Estate 2007 Cabernet|Merlot

Here’s an under $20 bottle that is sure to please. Loaded with blackberry and rasberry on the nose, this medium to full bodied blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Reif Estate Winery packs a punch of black cherry and dark chocolate on the tongue.  Do I sound like a wine critic?  I [...]

Bacon Cupcakes

Okay, this is the last time I will mention bacon cupcakes.  I went nuts for one of these on Saturday.  We had friends over for a wine tasting, and dinner.  The wine was great, the food excellent and the times were good indeed.  However, the desert stole the show.  Bacon Cupcakes from a local bakery [...]