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Red wines from Germany? Isn’t it too cool there, even for Pinot Noir? Not at all. In fact German red wines and not only thriving, they are becoming very popular throughout the world. Back in the 1980’s, red grapes accounted for only 12 per cent of Germany’s vineyards. Today, that number exceeds 36 per cent….
The city of Stuttgart is unusual for a German city. The country’s sixth-largest city spreads across rolling hills, valleys, parks, and of course, vineyards. Long time friend and fellow sommelier, Liesel Braun and I have returned to this wonderful city after spending a few days traveling along the banks of the Mosel River, exploring the…
This One-Day Tasting Event Will Allow Angelino Wine Lovers a Chance at the First Sips of The Epic 2010 and the “en primeur” 2012 vintages. Los Angeles, March 28th: For one day only on Monday, April 22nd, wine lovers, Sommeliers, connoisseurs, and neophytes alike can join together for an exclusive day of tasting the newest…
Berlin is a thrilling city that pulsates with excitement. It is a city of culture whose orchestras and museums are renown throughout the world. Culturally, Berlin, the one time capital of the Prussian Empire, is home to many festivals, diverse architecture, contemporary arts, and nightlife. Today I am joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Liesel…
For many of us in the West, the Carpathian Mountains have long been associated with Gothic horror stories. My brother, Jojo, has long been a fan of these tales of trepidation and intrigue. As boys, he would often amble about our home reciting his favorite warning from classic 1941 horror film, “The Wolf Man.” “Even…
A thin cover of snow veiled the west Ukraine city of Lviv. Now that winter slowly gave way to spring, I once again found myself on the road. A scant forty miles from the Polish border, this part of Ukraine has a long history of being conquered by other nations. Dating back to antiquity, various…
Our founding father’s certainly appreciated quality liquor. Most did not follow the colonial custom of drinking rum. Benjamin Franklin brewed beer. Thomas Jefferson was also a brewer and set up large vineyards at Monticello. George Washington had his own recipe for porter, a dark brown bitter beer brewed from malt that has been partly charred….
“I was totally dumbfounded by your call,” Elena Boiko, my longtime friend and fellow sommelier, smiled. “Gregory Alonzo willing to share his private bourbon stock with me?” she playfully teased. “I thought American men preferred to imbibe in bourbon and smoke cigars when they shared in man talk.” “Now when have you known me to…
The Barrymore http://barrymorelv.com/ We really enjoy our trips to Las Vegas. And one of the things we love is that there are so many incredible wining and dining options there. That being said, except for occasional exceptions, we’re not really into that whole celebrity chef thing on the Strip. We much prefer finding restaurants a…