The film SOMM, the correct spelling and abbreviation for the title sommelier, follows four candidates as they prepare to take the Court of Master Sommelier exams and obtain the title Master Sommelier. There are less than 200 that have the Master Sommelier (MS) distinction worldwide. We follow four men, their other halves, their wine glasses…
In an Internet search for the words “fluff” with the word “read” not much comes up. Is that because no writer sets out to write the read American novel to have it considered fluff? What would you call the paperback you bring on vacation with the distinction that this is one you will leave behind…
New Offices in Iconic Levi’s Plaza Designed to Foster Collaboration, Communication and Creativity SAN FRANCISCO – Campari America http://www.campariamerica.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. (Reuters CPRI.MI – Bloomberg CPR IM), the world’s sixth largest spirits company, announced its much anticipated corporate office move to historic Levi’s Plaza. The owner of such…
In October 2011 I moved into a dream place, a 2 bedroom barn sitting on 4 acres of vineyard. The viognier vines had been left to languish for 5 years and the landlord was planning to tear them up. I asked if I could farm them instead. After a bottle of red wine and a…
I’m pretty sure the very first article I wrote for Eve’s Wine 101 was about attending the Santa Clarita Valley Wine Classic held annually at California Institute of the Arts [Cal Arts]. My wife Karen and I had attended this event previously, but this was the first time I was going with a goal of…
In trying to find local people that are into wine tasting, a few years ago I entered the meet-up website, searched wine and groups that were within 10 miles of Santa Clarita. I found, and joined, two. I have since been to their events (They’ve also supported the non-profit wine events Eve’s Wine 101 has…
Sardinia is home to the ancient mythological hero-god Sardus Pater, and some surprisingly good wines. So good that these local treasures are indicative of Sardinia’s resurgence as an important wine region that is capable of producing fine wines to meet international standards. Today I am joined by long-time friend, and fellow sommelier, Serena Dutto. Knowing…
World of Pinot Noir is excited to announce that a limited number of VIP Weekend Passes, and Single Day Event Passes for the 2014 event being held at Bacara Resort in Goleta, Ca. on Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st are now available. These limited release VIP Passes will be offered on a first-come,…
Today is the day, I remind Eddie, as he staggers out of bed not nearly as “fresh” as usual, to take down the holiday lights and return our American flag to the pole. It’s not his fault. It’s not even because he’s a firefighter and it’s okay to be that way. It’s because he babysat…
As I continue through my education of wine it is quite evident that I will probably never reach the end of my quest. I constantly read and write to satisfy my thirst for knowledge on this subject and realize that I should have started 40 years ago. The good thing is that the quest has…
