Author Archives: Poor Robert

About Poor Robert

A simple man with many interests to share with all who wish my company and knowledge.

Will the Real Sangria Please Stand Up

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Poor Robert

I am, to a fault, a wine purest and don’t add anything to my wine, no ice, no sugar no fruit and certainly (not since my Fraternity days) don’t pour two wines in the same glass. The days of pouring … Continue reading →

Posted in Red Wine, Sangria, Varietals, Whimsy, Wines | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangria, Wine | 10 Comments

Nasty, smelly wine!

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Poor Robert

This one is for those of my readers who wonder about what “corked wine” mean. Ian has such a great way to make complex issues simple.

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The End of the Cork?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Poor Robert

I follow a lot of wine bloggers, but Ian is one of the more authoritative and reliable. I happen to agree with him on the use of corks, but I wonder if we will ever see the day when it … Continue reading →

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The Billionaire’s Vinegar–A Tale of the Other Wine World

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Poor Robert

My world of wine exists for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of hundreds of others who sip, pair and socializing with a glass of wine in our hands. I recently read a books entitled “The Billionaires Vinegar” which tells the … Continue reading →

Posted in Whimsy, Wine Making, Winemakers, Winemaking, Words, Writing | Tagged Billionaires, Fraud Wines, Wine Making, Wine Worlds, Writing | 5 Comments

Frankie, my dear, I don’t give a damn

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Poor Robert

I saw this on one of the blogs I follow and found it both interesting and funny. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Repurposing Wine Barrels – Just Cuz I Could

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Poor Robert

In retirement I make furniture, usually finely finished stuff. Recently I got a commission to make a pair of bar stools out of wine barrel staves and the metal barrel strapping. They are still a work in progress as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Barware, Cocktails tables, Craft Furniture, Hodgpodge, Wine Barrells | Tagged Barware, Repurposing., Wine, Wine Barrels, Wine Furnitures | 5 Comments

A Wine Sample Policy, Say What!!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Poor Robert

You heard it correctly, a wine sample policy. It’s the craziest thing, I’ve always purchased the wine and other products I wrote about in my blog and never gave having a sample policy a thought. Well I am now getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentine, France, Hodgpodge, Sample Policy, Samples, Whimsy, Wine Samples, Wine Tasting, Winemakers, Wines | Tagged Hodgepodge, Whimsy, Wine Glasses, Wine Samples | 9 Comments

Fancy a personal wine waiter? Meet Somm

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Poor Robert

Originally posted on ALICE LONGHURST-JONES:
To kick off my new Wine Chat series please allow me to introduce the craft beer fanatic and startup whiz Michael Werner. Yes, you did read that right, my wine lover friends. I said the…

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The Weekly Wine for April 24, 2016

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Poor Robert

Katy Michaud stands at the head of the class of new and inspired winemakers recruited by Naked Wines to join in the fun of producing wine for their, over 100,000, Angels who crowd fund all NW wine production. The Katy Michaud, 2013 … Continue reading →

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Wine and great Southern Bar BQ–Say What!

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Poor Robert

I am changing up Poor Robert’s posts yet again and moving into the cooking side of things for this one. You read it right, I use wine in cooking Smoked Southern Bar BQ. I have to admit to being a … Continue reading →