Ed the Prince of Pau Hana
New Entwine Wines...
All of us foodies that watch every Chef and Food show on the Food Network could not help but notice the new wine being talked about on the Food Network. Wente Winery and the Food Network have partnered together to craft a new wine called ENTWINE wine. The goal was to offer everyday wine for everyday people to enjoy with everyday food. No foo-foo fancy foods, and no wines that you need a second mortgage to purchase.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Guinness!
As I pour my can of Guinness Draught into a tulip shaped glass I watch that authentic surging and cascading of “tiny bubbles” in the glass and wait patiently for my first sip, the same way I have to wait when a bartender pulls a Guinness from the tap. The unique can utilizes a built in ‘widget’ which provides the right mix of nitrogen and carbon dioxide and helps create the perfect creamy head.
Sure enough, if I close my eyes as I take a sip, I feel like I’m at my favorite pub in ... more »
Best Deal on Pinot Noir this week!
If you've ever watched the 2004 movie, Sideways, you may remember the funny banter between Miles and Jack throughout the film about the virtues of Pinot noir. What you may not know is that sales of Pinot noir rose 16% in the US, shortly after the release of this unexpected hit movie in the fall of 2004.
Seven Deadly Zins & Petite Petit
Five generations of the Phillips family have worked the land and developed these beautiful wines, dating all the way back to the Civil War era. Michael and David Phillips are the brothers who now run the vineyards, develop the wines, design the labels and even write the poetry on the back label (read the Seven Deadly Zins back label for insight on how they related the Seven Sins from their Catholic school upbringing to the seven Old Vine Zinfandels blended in their wine.) Michael and ... more »
The Best Gins
Summertime means we want a ice cold crisp refeshing drink..... For me, that is a Gin & Tonic....Ahhhh, let the day’s troubles melt away as you sip that “christmas tree” elixir. Here are my top picks for Gin....starting with my very favorite....
#1 Hendrick’s
Wine Pairings for local favorites!
As the Prince of Pau Hana, I often get asked, "What wine can we serve with our favorite local foods like Poke, Sushi, Huli Huli chicken, Thai, or Chinese?
If there was a wine made for our tropical climate and Hawaiian regional cuisine, it would be the food-friendly Gewurztraminers and Reislings.
Today’s Gewurtraminers and Reislings are not the sweet German wines that many of us recall from our wine entry days (Blue Nun, Black Tower, Havemeyer). Today, the ... more »
Simply Superb Summer Sangria
If you think of “cheap” overly sweet fruit wine as Sangria, we have a great new perspective for you. Sangria is back, using a simple recipe, good wine, and enjoyed by all.
Back in our stores - Mike's Hard Lemonade
After being out of the market for a short while, Mike’s Hard lemonade is back in our stores. Many of our customers have asked, and we are proud to bring Mike’s back into our beverage line-up. This “Lemonade for Grown – Ups” is a refreshing alternative to beer... light, fun and ono-licious.
In short – THIS STUFF IS GOOD!
We are now offering Mike’s Hard Lemonade 6 packs & 12 packs in both Lemonade & Cranberry flavors.
Take Mike’s to your next garage or tail ... more »
Vodkas, From Russia to Maui
Last week, we posted a blog about the perfect tonic water, Q Tonic, and we got some great feedback on our Twitter and Facebook pages! One of the most pressing questions posed was: "What kind of Vodka do you suggest I pair Q Tonic with?"
Brewing up a good Super Bowl Sunday
The best part of Super Bowl Sunday for me personally is the gathering of all my friends and family and sharing of good food and drinks.
Somehow, at my SuperBowl parties, beer always seems to take center stage.
Here's what I'll be serving to my Super Bowl friends this year:
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