Recently I was asked by one of my publishers to do an article on how to dine out like a sommelier, including navigating a wine list without annoying the restaurant staff. I had no problem voicing my thoughts on that. However, I had thrown the question out on social media and got quite a number…
(Glassell Park, CA) :Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is more than just an intimate dining destination: it is a love letter to food, wine, and warm hospitality, brought to life by Owners and Restaurateurs Christy and Chris Lucchese. Their journey from the world of film to the realm of culinary excellence…
PARK CITY – The highly anticipated Fifth Annual Park City Wine Festival, the ultimate food and wine festival that brings wine experts and epicurean lovers together every year in beautiful Park City, returns October 3-5. After its inaugural smash success last year, Wine is Blind is returning and the festival is introducing another brand new event – Rarities &…
On August 8-11 enjoy intimate wine dinners at Vail’s top restaurants with renowned winemakers, somm-led scenic hikes paired with award-winning wine and cuisine, Bubbles and Brunch, and more GOLDEN, Colo. – Team Player Productions has announced tickets for Vail Wine Classic’s lineup of add-on experiences August 8-11 are on sale now. Elevate your Vail Wine Classic itinerary with immersive activations…
Originally for wine students as a study guide to prepare for exams, Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser decided to edit his book, Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine, so all wine lovers could benefit from his 30 years worth of education. As one of only 300 Master Sommeliers, among other accolades, I knew…
Awhile back I was invited to attend the grand re-opening of the classroom inside Southern Glazer’s Wine And Spirits of Nevada. I was wowed by the very educated and talented teachers, the syllabus of classes for their clients (some are also open to the public and interested press) and the well-lit and inviting classroom itself….
A few years back in my book, Wine Etiquette For Everyone: How To Feel Like a Pro In Any Situation Involving Wine, I touched on several situations where a lay person could – and has many times – been treated poorly by those in the wine industry. Those situations still exist: Snobby wine store personnel,…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – From October to December 2021, TASTE THE DIFFERENCE programme will be casting a new light on European PDOs – Protected Denomination of Origin – and PGIs – Protected Geographical Indication – thanks to an intense activity calendar. Aimed at increasing the perceived value of wines with protected origin and national cultural heritage, while…
The latest educational wine tasting event from Clink Different “celebrated all things sparkling from Germany and Bordeaux (with) a virtual tasting of Crémant de Bordeaux and German Sekt.” We were greeted in the Zoom presentation by Cecile Ha from the Bordeaux Council. Ha shared that both Germany and Bordeaux created white, red and sparkling wines, benefitted…
Recently a pal that used to live in Santa Clarita had called me as he was opening a wine bar where he lives now in Texas. He didn’t want advice on anything other than what wine I would want if I were to visit his bar. Since he had moved to Texas a few years…