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| | A WINE STORY APRIL 29, 2011 Hospice du Rhone 2011 Panel lead by Christophe Tassan HdR2011 is kicking off with a bang with the first panel, which is moderated by Christophe Tassan, sommelier at MIX in Las Vegas. The room is full of Rhone wine fans from around the world! The French wine makers on the panel are very excited as well. note: from my travels in France, this is actually a familiar story!). 100% Syrah. | | IMBIBE NEW YORK APRIL 29, 2011 Wine Club Revived with Bottles of Grüner It’s been some time since our last wine club meet, and so for the sake of sustainability we had a bit of a membership drive last night. With 14 in attendance, including new friends and old, we had a lot of catching up and socializing to do…oh yeah, and we drank a few bottles of [.]. | | | | | | | |
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WHY WINE BLOG | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011  Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2009
Finally, something to write home about. I've been dealing with an ulcer issue for a few weeks and when I did feel good enough to uncork a wine, it was either plonk or corked. Until tonight. got home from work tonight feeling quite good and a bit hungry and really not planning on opening a wine before bed. Stuffed green peppers. And that I did! MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011  Hospices du Rhone (Paso Robles) 2011
Very excited to be here in Paso Robles for 19th Annual Hospice du Rhone! This year, the Rho?ne Valley was awarded the ‚2010 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine (you can see an article I wrote for them here on pairing red wine - Rhone style wine! with fish ). Will I see you here in Paso Robles? teau de Nages, Costie?res 12:00 p.m. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011  Tre Maestri Toscani Master Class
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. With just seventy producers making the classic Vino Nobile di Montepulchiano in the Tuscan region of Italy, continuing the tradition of this wine is a labor of love for winemakers and consumers alike. It is an earthy wine, with assertive tannins. Chianti Classico. In some wines, the oak was more discreet than others. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011  Discovering Beajuolais: Gamay & Chardonnay (A Tweet Up)
Think of Beaujolais and "Blanc" isn't typically the first color you think of. After all, Beaujolais, south of Burgundy, is home to the red wine grape Gamay, with the area known for its signature soils. Recently I had the opportunity to attend a tweet up led by Rodolphe Boulanger showcasing Chardonnay from the area. MORE >> -
DR. VINO | MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011  Jess Jackson, royal wedding, corks, riot police — sipped and spit
RIP: Jess Stonestreet Jackson. The founder of Kendall-Jackson died last week bringing to a close a remarkable life that included making one of the best-selling wines in America. NYT , SF Chronicle ]. SIPPED: the unknown. Which bubbly will the esteemed quests raise in honor of the Royal Couple? SIPPED: corks. “Prestige.&# [ stuff.co.nz ]. MORE >>
- Weinhaus Schloss Koblenz Trittenheimer Altarchen Riesling Kabinett 2009 Mosel, Germany VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011
- HR 1161 And A New Chapter on Wine in the Capitalists' Bible WHY WINE BLOG | TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011
- Garbage, scrap metal, and riesling? Terroir de South Side DR. VINO | MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011
- 2000 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva SLAKED | SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011
- The Girl & The Fig: #HdR2011 A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
- How to have an impact and how to make the world a better place through innovative learning? DR. VINO | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
- “Find Your Mojo” Hospices du Rhone 2011 #HdR2011 A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
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