Monthly Archives: September 2009

Ma(i)sonry, Pride Mountain, Cheers! St. Helena

We begin this post with a Wine Poem: WinedOWirl I dreamed of a man standing In the hallway with a corkscrew Who was going to open up all the wine I don’t own and I begged him not to do … Continue reading

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Gawking Upon A Rooftop | Bowery Mission Benefit | The Noble Rot

On Thursday the eve of September the 17th upon a fancy rooftop known to some as the Gawker Media Rooftop, we, the noble rot, herein partnered with The Bowery Mission’s Young Philanthropists to host a benefit party for the Mission. … Continue reading

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1978 Premier Cru, 1982 Premier Cru, 1982 Champagne, a Wedding, and Fingers Crossed

Let’s begin with some fancy photos and go from there (First to note: Brad, who supplied the 1978, pointed out that I called this bottle a “double-magnum,” which is simply ridiculous. It’s a Franzia (6.6 bottles worth). I guessed six … Continue reading

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