Sip and Puff

"Sip and Puff" is the personal blog of food & beverage writer James Liska. That's me! Since 2012, I've written about wine, beer, spirits, food, and restaurants. I focus on fundamental information, tasting notes, and overall thoughts rather than scores, harsh criticism, or arbitrary ratings. This supplements my other work such as writing for District Fray Magazine, creating cocktails, and posting more "everyday" stuff through my Instagram, @baconesque. Enjoy!

Friday, February 26, 2016

Fox Run Vineyards - 2012 merlot (New York)

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Today's wine is another first for me - a New York red. I must acknowledge friend and former colleague Jenna, who hails from the Empire S...
Monday, February 22, 2016

Champagne Vollereaux - 2012 reserve brut champagne (France)

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I've never been super enthralled with sparkling white wines in the past, perhaps discouraged by free "rail" champagnes at vari...
Sunday, February 14, 2016

Field Trip: Wine Tasting in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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Last weekend, I was visiting my alma mater , Dickinson College, and had the chance to participate in a blind wine tasting as part of my Alu...
Friday, February 5, 2016

Bronco Wine Company - 2013 "Charles Shaw" shiraz (California)

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Many of you may recognize this wine from your visits to Trader Joe's. Yes, it's none other than TJ's "extreme value" w...
Thursday, February 4, 2016

Beer Flash: Chris' "Off The Topper" IPA

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Today's beer is another homebrew creation, this time from my colleague Chris. It's essentially a clone of the "Heady Topper...
Saturday, January 30, 2016

Adelbert's Brewery - "Black Rhino" black ale

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Today's beer came all the way from the Lone Star State, thoughtfully purchased for me by colleague (and blog reader) Avi on his recent t...
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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Beer Flash: Lagunitas Brewing Co.'s "Cappuccino Stout"

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Happy Cher-snow-byl! Here at Sip and Puff  I'm making the most of being snowed in. Enter an old favorite - Lagunitas' "Cappuc...
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