Month: March 2017
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An Exploration of Pennsylvania #Wine
As readers of this blog you know by now wine is produced in all fifty of our wonderful states. I have been blessed to have tried wine from about 18 of the states, which means I have many more to go. Recently, I had the opportunity to try a collection of wineries from the great […]
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Eating My Way Through London’s Soho
Soho is one of London’s most vibrant neighborhoods. An area of only one square mile, Soho is an eclectic multi-cultural neighborhood that today is home to fashion houses, chic bars, restaurants, film companies, recording studios, record shops, and residences. A neighborhood once known for its sex industry, is also the birthplace of some of rock n’roll’s […]
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Ron Rubin Wines: Striking a Balance of Passion and Precision
Forty years of pursuing a dream would deter most people, but not Ron Rubin. His dream of owning a winery began in college at UC-Davis when he was 22 years old. Although it took him to the age of 62 to achieve his dream, today The Rubin Family of Wines strikes the right balance of […]
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But First We Shall Eat Cake
As a wine writer I am used to receiving media samples of wine, it happens on just about a daily basis. But recently I had an entirely new experience. I received a cake. That’s right, a cake. It came without warning or attention, a cake shrouded in mystery. After uploading a photo of the cake […]
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Weeknight Burgers Meet Southern Love
Weeknight meals should be fast, easy, and delicious. The one thing that stands up to this formula time after time is a burger. Whether you prefer turkey, veggie, beef, or buffalo, burgers are the perfect crowd pleaser. Throw in an inexpensive, high quality wine and your weeknight meal will shine!
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Two Elegant Pinot Noirs from Alsace
Alsace is a French wine region known for its stunning white wines. Alsatian whites feature Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer. These wines are known for their mineral driven acidity. But, have you ever had Alsace Pinot Noir? For some of you the answer is an easy yes. I had never had the opportunity to taste […]
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South of the Border for Open That Bottle Night
Open That Bottle Night was designed almost twenty years ago by former Wall Street Journal wine writers Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher. The idea was to encourage people like me to get on with it already, open the bottle that is being “aged” or “saved” for a special occasion. The last Saturday in February each […]
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Snooth Article: You Should be Drinking Chilean Cabernet
When thinking of high end Cabernet Sauvignon you may immediately think of Bordeaux or Napa Valley. However, Chile produces some of the world’s highest quality Cabernet that can stand toe to toe with old world and new world wines. In fact, Chile’s Maipo Valley is renowned for Cabernet; coupled with Colchagua Valley, Chile is one […]
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Sipping on Texas Wine
The Texas Wine Industry is working tirelessly to prove themselves on the global stage. In some respects it seems to be working. The wines are winning more and more international awards as the quality continues to rise. In most cases winemakers in Texas have figured out which grapes grow best in the state and thankfully […]
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Marching Along with Markus Wine Co
March is here! I don’t know how winter has been in your neck of the woods, but in here in North Texas winter has been more a combination of late fall – early spring. In fact, February was our warmest February on record. Our warm February afforded me an extended opportunity to make more spring-like […]
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