Russ Briley, a winemaker that I’ve enjoyed getting to know better over monthly lunches and wine events, recently told me that his 2010 Nuggucciet Cellars Pinot Noir – of which he has only 7 cases left of as I pen this intro – recently garnered a 91-point rating from The Pinot Report. (My own tasting…
Peering out from the Terrace Bar in Chisnau’s luxurious Savoy Hotel, I have a wonderful view of the capital’s city center. Considering that Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe; the Savoy is a welcome surprise of total elegance and a stylishness that one would not expect to find in the former Soviet…
As we explore the world of wines we find that as we answer one question others surface. As an aerospace engineer I am always striving to know every little detail why things are the way they are. Then add a passion, such as wine, to this equation and you have a lifetime study. While many…
What is a supra? This is the Georgian word for a “feast.” Food and drink are especially important to the cultures of the Caucasus. The supra is comprised of a vast array dishes oftentimes representing the various regions throughout the country. Let’s not forget the wine. The supra is also accompanied by large amounts of…
