Pairing food and wine is an exciting game and I love playing it! Though the rules are complicated, everyone can play this epicurean game. As far as I’m concerned, the only requirements are happy and fun ;) And this past Christmas, my family and I met those requirements. We played …
For years, I have been collecting wooden wine boxes. Without any real project in mind, those precious wooden boxes were neatly piled in a corner of my garage. The piles started getting higher and my organization skills could not keep up with the insane amount of boxes I add accrued. …
What do wine and milk have in common? They are both liquids, they both vie for a healthy living, but more importantly one helps the other look and taste better… How so? Fining agents! Just this last week, I was in Burgundy France visiting my sweet grandmother who was celebrating …
In 2014, I wrote an article about wine names and labels featuring animals. I remember spending countless hours on the internet only to find a few. Little did I know there are hundreds of wine bottles featuring an animal on the label. How do I know that? Meet wine bottle …
I was at one of my favorite wine stores the other day and the person pouring the day’s tastings was Jeff Hurst from Truett-Hurst Wines. It didn’t occur to me until that moment that I realized just how many of the wines produced by Truett-Hurst I enjoy. They make some …
Do you know what pairs well with wine? Poetry. I like to call it “Wine Poetry.” Wine Poetry Wine inspires the mind and the soul. Many moviemakers, songwriters, painters, and poets use wine throughout their artistry. Wine poetry is when winemakers and poets come together to entertain humankind. Two enchanting …
Let’s take advantage of the warm summer days to discuss a subject that we hold close to our heart, a topic that inspires our meals and apéritifs: The wine. This time, we won’t talk about varietals, vinification, or vintage… We will talk about the tin foil capsule. Not the beer …
In my last article, I went through the documentary SOMM. This post covers the follow-up movie about ten very compelling wine stories, SOMM: Into The Bottle. You don’t have to have seen SOMM to watch Into The Bottle, but it is helpful. Somm: Into The Bottle – Ten Wine …
Blending ingredients together is fun! I remember doing this a lot as a kid. Though the result was far was being edible or potable, it was always an exciting experience. I started with multiple components and ended up with a brand new one. Comparing my childhood chemistry sessions with the …
What does it take to become a Master Sommelier? The movie SOMM documents four Master Sommelier candidates through their journey of taking the most demanding exam in the wine industry. In an effort to join the prestigious and exclusive organization, “The Court of Master Sommeliers”, you need to be an expert in …
