The World’s Most Difficult Wine Quiz: Bordeaux
As part of my on-going preparation for the Certified Wine Educator (CWE) exam in 2010, I’ve continued to compose a few short quizzes that really test the depth of knowledge for the world’s most...
View ArticleLessons in Good Living: Part One
L-I-V-I-N: 2001 LeRoy Vosne-Romanée, 1983 Chateau Latour, 1990 Domaine Weinbach Cuvée Ste. Catherine. Wine tasting can sometimes be counter-productive to blogging, at least in the short term. Pictured...
View ArticleNext Week: Tasting 2008 Bordeaux in San Francisco
We’re already two weeks into 2011, and I haven’t even discussed wine yet this year. That will all change very soon: I’ll be attending the Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux 2008 Vintage Tasting in San...
View ArticleBook Review: “A Revolution in Taste: The Rise of French Cuisine” by Susan...
If footnotes indicate anything, I’d argue that Susan Pinkard’s “A Revolution in Taste” is perhaps the best-researched text available on French culinary history. Pinkard has clearly done her homework,...
View ArticleFood & Art: Meet the Coolest Wine Map Ever
Designed by architectural historian Dr. David Gissen, this wine map of France is reconfigured to resemble a modern subway map. Pure genius, if you ask me. Gissen really captures the...
View ArticleYou should date a girl who eats.
The Chocolate-Almond Croissant @ Bouchon Bakery, Yountville. Once recommended to me by a girl who eats. Date a girl who eats. Date a girl who spends her money on fancy cheese instead of clothes, who...
View ArticleWine Tasting Notes, 2013: St. Supery, Napa
The first bottle of Napa wine that I ever purchased was St. Supery’s Estate Moscato. Of course, that was quite a long time ago. Life was simple then, and my tastes were simple, too. To paraphrase Dr....
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