When holidays and celebrations approach, family get togethers usually involve good food and good wine or other alcoholic beverages. Keep in mind these tips to avoid unpleasantries. If you don’t […]
Yes, it’s that time of year when the wine rags release their top 100 wines of almost last year. Many of the wines that are rated were tasted almost a […]
I have been informed many times in my wine career that I am not drinking the right (best) wines. The truth is that I cut my teeth on California wine and […]
What’s in a pour? You’ll notice that the quality and variety of wines available by the glass in most restaurants has improved. As people become more wine savvy, expectations have […]
As we weave our way through this contentious time in our political history, a simple dinner with friends can instantly ignite into arguments filled with hearsay, and conspiratorial silliness. This […]
December 2015: I order a domestic red wine in a nearby city. I was presented with a bottle of 2014. I was surprised to see a high end producer release […]
I drink nearly as much white wine as red. When I order a white wine I am almost disappointed, as the wine is delivered at a temperature just above freezing. At […]
As I finished this season of wine trade shows, I noticed something quite pleasing. I encountered very few poorly made wines. In previous years I would get together with friends […]
One question that comes up wherever I work is, “Are reservations required?” This question can be answered in two ways. No. This answer applies to you if you don’t mind […]
I began my wine career 25 years ago in an environment where I was, almost exclusively, exposed to domestic wines. My experience with old world wine, though limited, was eye-opening. The […]
