This wine is excellent! I opened a bottle to celebrate a hard workout in preparation for my first ever triathlon. Although the course is a short one (500 meter swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run) for a 54 year old to start this sport is a crazy idea .. Read More
Wines | 05-2-10 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
I use a 1-10 rating scale for wine, and I include half point options. I rarely give a wine a score above 7.5. The reason is that my budget does not allow me to sample great wines often, if ever. I figure there are always a few grea.. Read More
Tailgating is a great tradition at LSU. The menu of food served at LSU tailgates is long and diverse, including many south Louisiana specialties such as jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish etoufee and the like. For games against the University of.. Read More
Wines | 10-12-09 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
Drinking or even tasting wine can be intimidating for many people. There are many wine snobs out there ready to pounce ferociously on the new wine drinker. If you are new to drinking or tasting wine, here are a few tips that will .. Read More
Wines | 10-6-09 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
I have written before about the enchantment of the wine dinner or Vintner's Dinner and I again urge every reader to take the earliest opportunity to attend one. New Orleans has a wonderful event each year called the New Orleans Wine a.. Read More
Wines | 05-22-09 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
Cruising is a wonderful vacation. Wine is a fantastic drink. Combining the two makes for an incredible experience every time. Most cruise lines prohibit packing liquor aboard. Wine, however, is frequently an exception.&n.. Read More
Wines | 05-15-09 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
