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 Lynn Love has crossed a threshold — a move that landed him in one of the least successful businesses in our country: Restaurants. A risky decision, at best, since the majority of new food establishments fail within the first five years. But I think he’s being watched over by someone… a guardian angel, the universe, Buddha, whatever. Lynn spent the last Read more: Tampa restaurant preview: Love’s Artifacts Bar and Grille  Strong women role models are not particularly myriad in the US wine business. More female winemakers have emerged in the past 20 years but they have a long way to go before they dominate. It happens more across the oceans than where the Women’s Sufferage Movement began. Meet Jules Taylor, former winemaker from multiple award-winning New Zealand winery Kim Crawford Wines. And on her own label, Jules Taylor. Read more: Former Kim Crawford winemaker, Jules Taylor, expands her own winery offerings  Overwhelming flavors, reminiscent of sucking on a key lime. Grapefruit and green herbs rush up the nose and onto the tongue. The acidity is almost too present — the wine isn’t as balanced or as smooth as other vintages. Read more: Wine review: Kim Crawford 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough  Irish Red Ales always remind me of Merlots, if the film “Sideways” had been about beer and not wine, Paul Giamatti would be snobbishly declaring “I am not drinking any Irish Red Ale” while Thomas Haden Church would be blissfully belching, “Tastes good to me“. The beer snobs may turn their nose up at this style, but the masses enjoy it. And rightfully so. Read more: Brew review of the Merlot of beers: Murphy’s Irish Red Ale |
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