I am in Bordeaux and I invite you to join me virtually as I submerse myself in all things Bordeaux over the course of the next week.
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Thanksgiving Wine+Food Chat w/ Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson
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 celebrity winemaker guests including; Janet Trefethen, Joseph Wagner, and Cyril Chappellet. Watch the video and then head over to Andrea’s website to vote on your favorite wine to pair with Turkey.
My come to Jesus meeting with Beaujolais
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 wine store shelf. Not because I didn’t like them, I had loved them in the past, but because [...]
Global #Zinfandel Day Nov 19th
Celebrate
the wonders of the Zinfandel grape on ALL social media sites
Friday,
November 19th 2010
This event is going to be a global 24-hour celebration taking place both virtually and
in-person.
Wine & Food Pairing: 2009 Forefront Pinot Gris and Braised Pork Shoulder
A wine and food pairing of the 2009 Forefront Pinot Gris with Braised Pork Shoulder with Rustic Oven Polenta. A pairing to remember!
Wine & Food Pairing Tortilla española
I wanted to pair a unique Spanish wine with this traditional dish, Tortilla española, so I chose the 2007 Les Terrasses Alvaro Palacios from the Priorat region of Spain. While priced at approximately $40, the wine is not inexpensive it can be considered a great value for the region where wines are known to sell for $100+
Podcast 23-Value from Bordeaux
We are particularly excited about this podcast because we get to discuss a topic that is not usually associated with this region, and that is value. Join us as we taste through 3 wines; a white, rose, and red wine from the broader appellations of Bordeaux. All of the wines we taste are in the sub $15 range and deliver on the promise of good QPR (quality price ratio).
Rhone where you want to – An interview with John Alban
Ever wonder why the annual Hospice du Rhone event is held in Paso Robles California and not the Rhone Valley of France? Well so did we! We asked John Alban, the founder of and chief evangelist of the Hospice du Rhone movement, this very question and many others and got answers that may surprise you. Who would have thought that you would hear Rhone wines mentioned in the same sentence as Baskin Robins, 80′s big hair glam rock, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. What are some of your favorite Rhone style wines?
On the Verge at Hospice du Rhone 2010
ChrisO interviews Jay Kell from Verge Winery at the 2010 Hospice du Rhone Grand Tasting. Find out what this wine has in common with Queen Latifah and Burning Man.
Global #ChampagneDay October 28th 2011 – A Thank You
The 2nd annual 2011 installment of #ChampagneDay was off to a roaring start. I received too many email to count from countless individuals, wine educators, businesses and producers on how they could participate. What excited me most about this is that many wanted to host events and organize get-together in their local area, which was exactly what I had envisioned for this day all along, people getting together to celebrate, educate, enjoy, and most of all build relationships. I was fortunate to hosted an event with Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson here in Napa at the Westin Verasa.