Monthly Archives: September 2015

Why You Should Make Friends At Your Local Wine Shop

Ever had an amazing wine while you were out at dinner, but later couldn’t seem to find it at the store? The reasons for this can be complex – or perplexing – but the main reason is this: supply and […]

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Windows on the World

As a young and hungry wine student, the first book I was recommended to read was, Kevin Zraly’s “Windows on the World”. It is a well rounded (and easy to comprehend) book about the entire world of fine wine. As […]

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Canned Wines: Giving the finger to wine-snobs… pool-side

“Really? Food from a truck?” I’m sure that conversation happened a million times before people realized what was really happening. Here was the final question: “Why does a chef need the confinement of a restaurant?” Here’s my question: “Why does […]

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Farming Philosophies Simplified

We care about what we eat, why not about what we drink? When I was an invincible youngster, I would show very little restraint at a fast-food joint. These days, I feel like death shortly after I break my diet […]

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