Haskell's

Have you ever wanted to go inside the world of wine?  Jack Farrell is here to pull back the curtain on this industry.

The Bootleg cocktail was created in Minneapolis.  But which local club can truly lay claim?  Jack Farrell provides an answer.  Plus, what's the best way to store wine?

Are you planning any picinc lunches over the rest of this Summer season?  Jack Farrell lets you know what wine to pack in your baskets.

Over the last couple of weeks, Jack Farrell has provided some wine suggestions to help cool you off during the Summer heat.  But what about other "spirited" drinks?  This week, he looks into that list.

With another warm weekend in store, Jack Farrell gives us some choices wines to help us beat the heat.

It's a hot one on this Mid-July Saturday.  What wine is best for extremely hot conditions?  Jack Farrell provides his top choices.

During this recent trend of Rosè wines, how are the French handling this variety?  Jack Farrell lets us know.

On this day celebrating America's independence, Jack Farrell tells us how this country has developed its standing in the wine industry.  Plus, he offers up a recipe for Sangria on this hot holiday weekend.

For this edition, Jack Farrell takes us back to an area we haven't visited for a while.  We take a tour of wines from the French city of Bordeaux.

As Spring turns into Summer, our outdoor cooking and grilling season is well underway.  What wines should you pair with the foods you associate with this season?  Jack Farrell gives us some options to consider.

It's National Rosé Day.  So, what better time to discuss this wine variety that is again becoming a hot trend?  Jack Farrell returns just in time to give us an in-depth look.

On this Memorial Day weekend, Jack Farrell takes us back in time.  It was 100 years ago that Prohibition took effect in the U.S.  He reviews this decade-plus long period where creating and distributing liquor was deemed illegal across the country.

How did Zinfandel go from the Mediterranean to the valleys of California?  Jack Farrell discusses the history of this wine variety that has become a popular American staple.

It's the annual Walleye Fishing Opener.  So, when you catch those big ones, what wine should you bring to the table?  Jack Farrell lets us know his best options.

If you're home cooking frequency has increased during this pandemic, you may have some questions about what wines will help you enjoy that certain meal.  Jack Farrell is in with a tutorial on pairing wines with your food of choice.

Are you a fan of Chardonnay?  Jack Farrell thinks it may be time to expand your horizons.  He offers some alternatives during this ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) edition of the program.

Jack Farrell celebrates National Malbec Day.  Then, he dives into the mailbag to answer several wine-related questions, including: Why cooking wine is not worth buying. How long wine can last "on the counter" at home. Where to store wine at home. What makes up an "oaky" wine.

It's Easter weekend.  What wine should you bring to your Easter Sunday table?  Jack Farrell provides some pointers.  Plus, how can you use those hard-boiled eggs after your kids finish their Easter egg hunts?

Looking for something to do during this pandemic shutdown?  Why not take some time to learn about wine?  Jack Farrell is here to provide the introductory course.

Are you missing that fine dining experience lately?  Jack Farrell lets us know how we can turn home cooking into a more upscale experience.

Haskell's Wine and Spirits has been in business for over 80 years.  But that isn't the beginning of the story.  Jack Farrell takes us through time, with a look at the man who would go on to found the legendary local franchise.

St. Patrick's Day is this week.  What wines should you have as we celebrate the history of Ireland?  Jack Farrell takes this to heart and provides some suggestions.

It's one of the oldest wines in the history of the industry.  But do you know about Vougeot?  Jack Farrell tells us about the backstory of this wine that dates back to the 10th Century, as well as the French monks that started the legendary vineyard.

Jack Farrell gets personal this week.  He takes some time to explain why he loves the world of wine and ths industry he's chosen to devote his career to.

Saturday is National Margarita Day.  Jack Farrell is in the spirit, taking a detour from wine to tell us about the main ingredient in this concoction...tequila.