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The Stories Behind Wine Episode 1 – Port 24 Feb 2012 | 08:51 pm
There is so much information available about wine these days. Alcohol levels, scores, facts, tasting notes, personal opinions. It can be overwhelming. Amidst all this chatter, we have found ourselv...
Holiday Wines- sure to awaken you from your mono-varietal zombie state 21 Dec 2011 | 09:02 pm
Here are three wines that I think should be on your holiday list, if not on your table. If you are looking for the old school predictable holiday wine recommendation I suggest you look elsewhere. Ho...
Global #PortDay 2012 13 Dec 2011 | 07:26 pm
I am very excited to announce that The Center for Wine Origins and I have organized the inaugural Port Day celebration for Friday, January 27th, 2012. Why did we do this you may ask? Well, I persona...
Global #ChampagneDay October 28th 2011 – A Thank You 31 Oct 2011 | 05:53 pm
Thanks again to all that participated in the 2011 iteration of #ChampagneDay and I hope to see you all for #ChampagneDay 2012 next year. #ChampagneDay Thank you - On Friday October 28th 2011 the ...
The ‘tastes like chicken’ phenomenon that is killing terroir! 23 Aug 2011 | 05:36 pm
Why is it that whenever someone attempts to describe exotic meats like rattlesnake, frog legs, or alligator they say it taste like chicken? Is it because we fail to recognize the subtleties of texture...
First Day in Bordeaux 14 Mar 2011 | 04:08 am
Arrived in Bordeaux and feeling very jet-lagged, but looking forward to visiting the following chateaus over the next 5 days: Monday 14th March Château DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU Grand Cru Classé in 1855 –...
Cuban Picadillo and Saffron Yellow Rice 10 Jan 2011 | 07:17 am
This is an old family recipe that my grandmother used to treat us to when we lived in Florida and reminds me of the rich Cuban traditions that were such a big part of my culinary awakening and that st...
Vincigrassi di Marches 2 Jan 2011 | 12:03 pm
On this very first day of 2011 I wanted to share one of my favorite winter dishes, this is a rich and creamy lamb and veal lasagna dish from Marches region of Italy, and is perfect for warming your so...
Thanksgiving Wine+Food Chat w/ Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson 24 Nov 2010 | 04:47 am
I was graciously invited, along with Rick Bakas, by Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier, to be on her live Thanksgiving Wine & Food pairing show this last Sunday. It was so much fun to meet the celebrit...
My come to Jesus meeting with Beaujolais 14 Nov 2010 | 06:38 am
On October 5th 2010 I had a “come to Jesus” meeting with Beaujolais. I had on many occasions thoroughly enjoyed Cru Beaujolais, but rarely if ever ordered them from a wine list or grabbed them from a...
