Wine
A Bottle, A Moment, A Reminder — Rombauer Pinot Noir
January 26, 2026
A reflective wine moment with Rombauer Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands — balanced, elegant, and a reminder to slow down and savor the evening.
Moulin-à-Vent: Château de Belleverne — A Quiet Heavyweight from Beaujolais
November 22, 2025
A bold yet elegant Beaujolais from Château de Belleverne. Dark fruit, spice, and silky structure that feels like a Gamay on a mission — and shockingly perfect with burnt-cheese pizza.
This Sounds Really Good: The Blackberry Bourbon Smash
October 7, 2025
A refreshing mix of bourbon, blackberries, mint, and lemon — the Blackberry Bourbon Smash is summer in a glass. Michael Earls shares why this simple, vibrant cocktail sounds too good not to try, and how it captures the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and smooth.
La Tâche 2022 – A Wine That Matches My Style
September 25, 2025
There are wines you drink, and then there are wines you experience. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s La Tâche falls squarely in the latter category. Holding a bottle of the 2022 vintage in my hands reminded me why this wine is not just legendary—it’s personal.
Gratitude in a Glass
September 11, 2025
I’ve always loved Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. There’s a purity to it ripe cherry, gentle earth, a silky grace, that makes each sip…
Surprise Find: Montes Cabernet in Aruba
September 7, 2025
There’s something magical about stumbling onto a familiar taste in an unexpected place. On a recent evening in Aruba, I found myself sitting on a…
Manfredi Barolo 2020: A Taste of Piedmont in Paradise
September 2, 2025
When you think of Aruba, you picture white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and sunsets that paint the horizon gold. You don’t necessarily think of Barolo—the…
Parini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: Rustic Italian Charm in the Glass
August 30, 2025
Sometimes the best wines are not the most expensive or the most complex, but the ones that feel effortless—wines that invite conversation, complement a meal,…