Author Archives: beardsandbellies
Trader Joe’s Reserve Grenache 2010 Paso Robles
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Trader Joe’s Reserve 2010 Grenache from Paso Robles presents a goregous ruby color, indicating a wine that was not heavily extracted but allowed to play out a balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin in a well made fashion. Eminently drinkable … Continue reading
This Day in History: Paul Verlaine is Born
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March 30–This day in history enigmatic and eccentric poet Paul Verlaine is born in 1844. So, in remembrance of the brilliant bearded Verlaine, we’ve attempted a translation of Verlaine’s Nevermore II. Come, my peasant heart, come my aged accomplice, Reclaim … Continue reading
Fat Men Should Grow Beards (as if a reason was needed)
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The fact is beards look good on pretty much any man. But it’s also true that pretty much nobody loves a double chin. Especially looking at a double chin while a fat man talks. The jowls just are not attractive. … Continue reading
Epicuro Primitivo
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Epicuro Primitivo Cherry upfront but finishes with unique, but not unappealing, ruby grapefruit-blood orange flavors with a touch of spice. Residual sugar level is a bit high, but this seems to be the growing trend. As a result, the sugar … Continue reading
In the Midst of Lent, I Take up Gambling
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Lent has long been an arena of questions. Like, “Why would you give up swine, beef, and beer?” Why not soybeans, grappa, and Nicholas Cage movies? “I’m going to deprive myself in remembrance of the Lord.” I’m not so … Continue reading
Lance and Windmill Petite Syrah 2006 Stags Leap District
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Jackpot! While the Quixote winery and Trader Joe’s went through the trouble of relabeling Quixote’s Petite Syrah with a Trader Joe’s label, they apparently couldn’t be bothered to put the bottles in an anonymous box since the container says in … Continue reading
Beardless Prick of the Week: Kathy J. Byron
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Delegate Kathy J. Byron Virginia Republican. After previously condemning “the government intrusion into health care,” Byron introduced the bill that requires women to undergo a mandatory ultrasound before undergoing an abortion. Runner-up: Bob McDonnell, a critic of TSA’s security measures … Continue reading
Dead Confederate “Run From the Gun”
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Dead Confederate’s Walker Howle and Dead Confederate’s “Run From the Gun”
Trader Joe’s Refosco Petit Reserve Paso Robles 2010
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This wine is testament to the playfulness and versatility of Paso Robles, as well as the impressive offerings of the 2010 vintage. And TJ’s Refosco is a rarity in domestic wine offerings, as Refosco is the odd man out in … Continue reading