2007 Domaine d’Aupilhac, Les Cocalières Rouge, Coteaux du Languedoc: This Rhone blend from the Languedoc is one of those wines that you pour with a really nice dinner with friends.  Perhaps a pasta with lamb …

If you know me, you know that I like to give my friends and loved ones a hard time.  Be it about something they did that was good, or bad, I tend to find humor …

by Michael Mohammadi

As much as I enjoy a summer barbecue with grilled meats, fresh salads, and cold iced tea (or beer/white wine if you prefer) my favorite time of year is Fall. This season of …

This blend by Nathalie Blanc-Mares comes to us from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France.  With 80% Cabernet and the rest Syrah (all from the 75 hectares of vineyards that are >40 years old), there …

by Michael Mohammadi
To be a critic one must be well versed in their field, passionate about what they are critiquing and be able to express themselves and their opinions in a coherent, non-biased, and consistent …

I’ll be there this Friday with some friensd…I hope to win the category “Biggest Mouth” or perhaps “Most Creative” !    Anyone that wans to join me is welcome, drop me an e-mail:  michael@foodandwineblog.com
RA Sushi Hosts …

Greg and I (pictured here) would like to take a quick second to thank all of our readers for voting for us in the Best of Baltimore “Blog” Category! We received enough votes to be …

Bertani just celebrated their 150th anniversary and in that time they have become well known as top producers of Valpolicella, Amarone, and Recioto.  These well known wines from the Veneto region of northeast Italy are …

By Michael Mohammadi
A few weeks back I was invited to a “Sushi 101″ day at RA Sushi for a few of us food writers in the area.  The event couldn’t have come at a better …

Summer 2009 has become a summer of great health for this food and wine writer.  I have been focusing on exercise, eating well, and (you might want to grab a seat for this one) haven’t …