Monday, August 22, 2005
Good Libations column archive
Good Libations columnist Gordon Kendall
- Gordon Kendall's column, "Good Libations," runs monthly in Extra. He welcomes readers' questions and comments about wine, beer or spirits.
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Deciphering a Virginia wine label
Stouts push the flavor envelope
Nero d'Avola: a robust red from Sicily
Craft brewers try their hands at microdistilling
Customers, know your corkage etiquette
Forest brewers' award-winning ale on shelves now
Pinot grigio a flavorful way to cool down
Foggy Ridge Cider in Carroll County helping along rebirth of artisanal cider
To hop or not to hop, that is the question
Warm up with a glass of Armagnac
Celebrate the new year with Spanish Cava
Spooky drinks give a taste of Halloween
Loire Valley features fresh white wines
Summer is the season for saison
Rye and rebellion: reflections on whiskey
Fine wine in a box -- who knew?
Carmenere: Bordeaux's mystery grape
What's the appeal of sweet wine?
Celebrate with regal wines of Montalcino
Cheers to Old Grog: A tribute to warm beverages -- and eggnog
Versatility adds to chardonnay's appeal
It's time to think beyond corkscrews
Fruit beers a refreshing way to beat the heat
Cool off with white port cocktails
'Frost brewed'? 'Light'? Beer buzzwords explained
Learning from New Zealand's producers
Get to know vermouth: Your cocktail will thank you
Recipe: Pam’s weeknight clam spaghetti
Zum Wohl!* How to read German wine labels
The Beer Hunter: Remembering Michael Jackson
A great wine you may be missing
Bourbon: a distinctively American spirit
There's more to wine pairings than food
It's July. It's hot out. Got Gruner?
Cloudy beer can be a good thing
Absinthe: The 'green hour' returns
You'll be surprised what $5 will buy
Imperial Stout a powerful brew
Uncorking answers to frequent questions
It's time to break out the Beaujolais
Organic wines: behind the label
Mexico's gift to the connoisseur
Keswick Vineyards: Breaking new ground in Virginia
IPA: a British gift to brewing
Your consumer's guide to sommeliers
Alsatian wines are food friendly
1945: Now that was a good year
Autumn provides a sneak preview of 2006 vintage
The party continues for Oktoberfest beers
These sultry summer days call for cool wines
Some labels are too hot to handle
Dry rose: the other white wine
Don't let the turkeys select your holiday wines
A smoky elixir to drive away the chill