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Lucky Penny’s white ($16.95) is a blend of chardonnay, viognier, and pinot grigio. It’s sweeter than one might expect—perhaps it’s the citrus from the pinot grigio—and certainly benefits from being chilled before pouring. The chardonnay brings crispness to the finish. Lucky Penny white needn’t be paired with anything except a … Read More
Lucky Penny‘s delicious red ($17.95), from New South Wales, is a blend of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot. It’s a full-bodied blend; the bitter chocolate of the cabernet sauvignon nicely cuts through the sweetness of the shiraz, and the merlot provides a smooth, vanilla finish. Lucky Penny Red pairs nicely with desert, … Read More
Jeff Salvian should be nervous. When I meet him, he is already three weeks behind schedule on the soon-to-open Queen West bar that he co-owns, The Double Deuce Saloon. Days before the modified opening date (this week sometime, they swear), some key pieces – including couches for the back lounge … Read More
