Bob Blair, Author at Marczyk Fine Wines

What Are We Drinking Now? Vieira de Plata Albariño & Gómez Cruzado Rioja
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What Are We Drinking Now? Vieira de Plata Albariño & Gómez Cruzado Rioja

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What Are We Drinking Now? Vieira de Plata Albariño & Gómez Cruzado Rioja

Read all about Bob's experiment with pairing wine with cod. Vieira de Plata Albariño & Gómez Cruzado Rioja Ever try to pair a wine with a meal, and it just doesn't work? I'm usually pretty good at it, even when you stretch the rules, but here I stretched a little too much and did a red with cod and it just didn't work. I thought my smoky Spanish romesco sauce would bridge the gap and make the dish work with my Spanish Rioja. It was obvious that this was a chance I should not have taken. This old-world Tempranillo [...]

By Bob Blair| 2021-06-30T21:13:46+00:00 June 30th, 2021|

What *Else* Are We Drinking Now? Lifted Libations Vodka Cocktails
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What *Else* Are We Drinking Now? Lifted Libations Vodka Cocktails

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What Else Are We Drinking Now? Lifted Libations Vodka Cocktails

During these hot times, Bob has some cool vodka cocktails that will please everyone. Lifted Libations Vodka Cocktails This week is so hot. We all need the ultimate thirst quencher. Maybe Dad needs it the most — or whoever is brave enough to do the yard work. Or brave enough for a bike ride. Or a round of golf. Or a hike or a dog walk. Whatever you choose to do outdoors this week, it is going to be a scorcher. How about treating you and your friends to some quick, tasty relief. Lifted Libations Caddy Pack has an [...]

By Bob Blair| 2021-06-18T19:05:41+00:00 June 17th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now That There’s Sunshine? Biokult Grüner Veltliner
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What Are We Drinking Now That There’s Sunshine? Biokult Grüner Veltliner

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What Are We Drinking Now That There’s Sunshine? Biokult Grüner Veltliner

Bob has a wonderful asparagus wine for you. Biokult Grüner Veltliner By "asparagus wine" we don't mean it's made from fermented asparagus; rather, it pairs well with asparagus. Grüner Veltliner — or Groovy, as some of the cool cats have been calling it for a few years — is pretty Groovy to drink. You don't have to have a disco ball, wear bell bottoms, and have the Bee Gees playing in the background to be Groovy here, although that could be a fun night, too. Especially if you have the wine. The great thing about Grüner, other than being [...]

By Bob Blair| 2021-05-26T22:39:42+00:00 May 14th, 2021|

What Are Drinking Now? Hecht & Bannier Rouge Blend
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What Are Drinking Now? Hecht & Bannier Rouge Blend

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What Are Drinking Now? Hecht & Bannier Rouge Blend

A chicken dish that requires some extra effort deserves a red with extra panache. Hecht & Bannier Rouge Blend from France I cook a lot. At least 4 dinners a week. Plus, I used to be chef/owner of a little restaurant in Denver where we changed the entire menu every month. I once tallied up our entrees over eight years. To simplify: 8 years x 12 months x 5 entrees per month with zero repeated dishes — 480 different entrees. And I cooked at home. And lunch specials every day, too. I truly love to cook something different every [...]

By Bob Blair| 2021-05-26T22:40:32+00:00 April 29th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Land of Saints Grenache/Syrah
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What Are We Drinking Now? Land of Saints Grenache/Syrah

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What Are We Drinking Now? Land of Saints Grenache/Syrah

Try this blend of Grenache & Syrah that is even better than its way-cool label would suggest. This one is so good, I've had two this week. And it's only Wednesday. Seriously, it is that good. Nothing too fancy, just really damn good Grenache/Syrah from one of the best Grenache winemakers in California, Angela Osborne, who also makes A Tribute to Grace wines. Fresh, balanced, clean, and elegant; Pinot Noiresque body and fruit with a little more oomph. It was Meatless Monday at my house, and the Land of Saints Grenache/Syrah went perfectly with roasted delicata squash with flageolet beans, [...]

By Bob Blair| 2020-11-17T22:04:08+00:00 October 7th, 2020|

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