Episode 15: Food, wine, culture TV: Today I’m tasting two wines from the Rhone Valley and I explain why their earthiness goes great with rustic cuisine! A couple guests stop by to taste …

Each month wine bloggers around the world unite for a virtual wine tasting labeled “Wine Blogging Wednesday.” A particular blog is chosen as the host for the event who then picks a theme and …

The Rhone Valley is one of my favorite wine regions in the world. The Northern Rhone is known for producing the best Syrah’s in the world which are spicy, terroir driven and complex. Red …

Tasting notes from a recent gathering of friends (read more about it here) which featured perfect food pairings for the event!
1989 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau (750 mL) Bottle 1: Decanted 1 …

Saturday, January 26, 2008, the “MD – Cru” met up for one of its “offlines”. The “Cru” is made up of friends, new and old, that have two things in common – they …

2001 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape  ($50):  Bright ruby color with a clear ring on the edge. Lots of wet forest floor, with some alcohol, plum and a raspberry on the …

Domaine Ehrhart Pinot Auxerrois 2004 – $16: Nice floral nose, notes of minerals and pear with good acidity. My rating: 85 pts
Domaine Marc-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 2005 – $80: Flower notes on the nose with peach, …