Man Made DIY

There's nothing like one of your favorite things from childhood (The Princess Bride) joining hands with something you love as an adult (great design) for the purpose of something you like plenty (wine) at something you strive to support (independent movie theaters).

Enter The Bottle of Wits, which is each of those beloved things, and probably… read more

Each Wednesday, I post some of my favorite can't-miss links, images, and otherwise mindblowing goodies from across the web.

So, this fractal mineral art is an actual geological find. As in, made by nature, colors and… read more

I've gone on record here before about while wine is traditionally the pair-with-food accompaniment, beer and cocktails are equally tasty and complimentary to thought-out dishes.

But, of course, wine is still pretty darn awesome, albeit a bit intimidating. Once you learn the difference between lagers and ales, and get used to what hops and malt taste like, you can make your way around beer. But wine can be a whole 'nother planet to… read more

...Or, at least to someone that doesn't know a lot about geography and likes to imbibe.… read more

Most of us by wine by the label. I mean, sure, you look at the grapes and the region and the year. And the price, and perhaps that little piece of paper that the store tapes to the shelf if it scores higher than an 80 by Robert Parker or Wine Spectator. But, like with any food or drink, its usually the label that draws you in and gives you the info you… read more