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COMMENTARY, EDUCATION, Wine & Food Pairings, WINE REVIEWS September 21, 2010

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!

Podcast 20 True value wines under $25

In podcast 20 JonM and I explore some value wines under $25 from Argentina, California, and Oregon. When we say “value” we by no means mean cheap, but what we do mean is a wine that delivers way above their price point. We think we found some wines that you are going to like. We also discus some of the limitations of wine retailers and the very arcane system of wine distribution in the US.

Tuesday night wine recommendation: 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir “Cuvee B”

Here is this Tuesday night’s wine recommendation: 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir “Cuvee B” Willamette Valley, Oregon. Bright medium Ruby color. On the nose aromas of plum, red fruits, floral, cinnamon, vanilla, earth and menthol. On the palate it shows flavors of cola, baking spice, cranberry, red cherry and vanilla. The tannins are ripe and [...]

Holiday Wines- sure to awaken you from your mono-varietal zombie state

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.

COMMENTARY December 12, 2011

Global #PortDay 2012

This day is an opportunity for not only producers, but wine educators, geeks, blogs, mainstream media, and the general public to put down their Cabernet and Chardonnay and join in a global celebration and education centered around Port.

COMMENTARY October 30, 2011

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.

COMMENTARY August 22, 2011

The ‘tastes like chicken’ phenomenon that is killing terroir!

Is it not time that we do the lesser known regions and the new world wine world the favor of stopping the comparisons to their old world brethren? After all, the only thing that truly taste like chicken is chicken!…

EDUCATION March 13, 2011

First Day in Bordeaux

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.

France January 9, 2011

Cuban Picadillo and Saffron Yellow Rice

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 still continue to influence me. Invite some friends over grab a couple or three bottles of wine (see my recommendations below) and spoil them with this dish; you will be the talk of the supper club circuit.

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