#hagafen

[juanepstein]

Danny was telling me how he sees a lot of people in black and white (he’s reserved and emotionally a little stagnant).

He then said how with me he just sees pink.

I feel so special!!

If we ever get married I wanna use rosé in the ceremony.

I have many wedding feels with no basis!!!!

[blulou1]

Taste When You Can

Taste When You Can

Review of Hagafen Estate Syrah 2012 and Hudson Four Grain Bourbon by Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery

  By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon

  Winter 2015

One of the big pleasures of booze tourism is to be found in the tasting room. A recent article by Lettie Teague of The Wall Street Journal, one of many wine columns we read and enjoy regularly, reminds us of some of the behind-the-scenes activityth…

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[blulou1]

Musical Flavors

Review of Hagafen Pinot Noir 2013 and the Gimlet, a perfect summer refresher.

  By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon

  Washington Jewish Week  July 2015

  There are numerous factors that have been demonstrated to influence the perceptions of a wine including temperature at which it is consumed, the size and shape of the glass, the appearance of the label, the time of day it is drunk, its presumed…

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[blulou1]

A New Life

Review of the Hagafen Brut Cuvée 2012 and Gordon & MacPhail (“Rare Vintage” range) Glen Grant 1958.

  By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon

  Washington Jewish Week  May 21, 2015

We recently had some reasons to rejoice and make merry. As our readers would expect, there were more than a few bottles opened with family and friends. The occasion? One of us had an addition to the family!  

As Judaism is…

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[blulou1]

Spirit Of Summer Beckons

Spirit Of Summer Beckons

Reviews of the Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc 2014 and a look at the “Hot Toddy.”

  By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon

  Washington Jewish Week  March 11, 2015

  Despite the cold, icy weather outside, we found our thoughts wandering and our hearts pining for sunnier and warmer climes. One of us is from northern California originally, and as it happens we both love northern California wines. We always…

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[blulou1]

Presidental Preferences

  Review of Shirah Wines White Hawk Syrah 2012  and Oban 14 year old Single Malt Scotch.

  By Joshua E. London and Lou Marmon

  Washington Jewish Week  January 22, 2015

  Most of our Presidents have been “healthy” drinkers, and many have had a fondness for fine wine—with the exception of a few lightweights and teetotalers.  

Though George Washington was a big whisky producer, he actually loved…

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