In this installment of From Beer to There, we’ll be talking about a couple heavy hitters. Our cabernet sauvignon based, Bordeaux-style blend, 2015 Lieb Reserve Meritage, and one of my favorite styles of beer, Imperial Stouts. As they’re both big, bold and full of flavor, it just makes sense to draw comparisons between the two.
The term “Meritage” originated in California, when winemakers started crafting wines in a blended style similar to those in Bordeaux and felt they needed a...
#1 - Books & travel guides - Nerd alert! I love reading in general, but my favorite books to read are usually travel guides or blogs about new places to add to my bucket list.
#2 - RV keys - I bought an RV on a whim this past September and spent three months renovating it. (Dreams do come true) I was super excited to spend the last two months travelling the good ole USA with my best friend!! (You can check out my trip at www.thislittlebigadventure.com or @this.little.big.adventure...
I was hoping to write this blog post last week but then came down with a horrendous flu. I then tried to write it on Tuesday but we got hit with our 3rd Nor’easter in two weeks, so I was stuck at home for 12 hours with two very cute but very high-maintenance toddlers and zero peace and quiet. And as I sit here writing today, I’m wrapped in an oversized wool scarf because it’s 36 degrees out. Who’s ready for spring?? ME.
The past couple of months have gone by *fairly* quickly at Lieb. We’re grateful that many of you have been braving the frigid temperatures to come visit. My co-workers and I, however, haven’t shared that same enthusiasm for going out. After a long day in the tasting room, pajamas by 7pm has become the norm this winter (which has been quite nice actually!). Of course, the occasional evenings when we do go out, we treat ourselves. Not just to dinner and drinks, but as of recently...
