Funny to think that these people often think biodynamic is a marketing tool as these lutte folk often say they are almost organic. Mile follows mile of eye numbing non-viticulture agriculture. The treat after the crepe-like flatness is the charming medieval town of Troyes which springs forth from the wheat and Bricomats. It is a BIG hill. MORE >>

Main | Hearty Burgundy at Sanford? While Im sure Clark would be more than willing to sell his wares to folks who want to do that sort of thing, I dont think hed be very interested in drinking the wine they make by using his tools for that wrongheaded purpose. He makes tools that helps winemakers get there. Do check it out. MORE >>

I was down to my last two Burgundy glasses and we were having my friend Deetrane and his family over for dinner to celebrate his birthday. We went to a popular kitchen/dining/that-kind-of-thing store and I picked out four Schott-Zwiesel Burgundy glasses. Settled. The young woman behind the counter said "Oh, these are great glasses! MORE >>

We also throw in a couple tools to help remember the good stuff. Everyone knows about Bordeaux and most people are somewhat familiar with the pinot noirs of Burgundy. So the Alphabet City Wine Co. has been open for about a month now and all is well. Everyone that comes in seems to really dig the fact that we are here. Can you tell? MORE >>