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 Laura Levy |
Laura's Line on WineVin-O-Pass Quite a Wine EducationPosted 09/04/2008 by LauraStrolling through my new local Whole Foods, I was stunned and incredibly delighted by not only the Vin-O-Pass inside the wine department, but the selection loaded up!0 comments More > |
 Cathy Huyghe |
365 DaysThe Case for Backing Community Supported FisheriesPosted 09/03/2008 by CathyNote: This column ran in today's Gloucester Daily Times.It's counter-intuitive.Peer into the cases of fish shops around the North Shore, whose waters are renowned for lobster, cod, pollock and haddock, and you're likely to see tilapia from Costa Rica, salmon from Norway, and cod and haddock from Iceland.Local fish, and the fishermen who catch them, are caught up in a complicated net of circumstances that's scattering much of the fish caught in local waters far afield, from across the country to ...0 comments More > |
 Dirk Hampson |
Dirty Talk on WineFall Has Arrived...Time to Prep BarrelsPosted 09/02/2008 by DirkI tend to remember years from Fall to Fall. (My Fifth grade teacher, Miss Wells (don't ask me how I remember that- I don't know) or harvesting the 1991 Far Niente Cabernet while a hot wind torched too much of Oakland. Lots of different activities define "Fall." School busses, (back to school sales...everywhere), soccer schedules, cool mornings, yellow leaves, political conventions and their surprises (not going there), Labor Day, and especially HARVEST!!! We will start picking ...0 comments More > |
 Mari Stull |
The Vino VixenFake Restaurant Wins Real Wine Spectator Award For Fake Wine List (Real Laughter Ensues)Posted 08/27/2008 by MariI've been critical of Wine Spectator in the past. I think a lot of their ratings are bogus and based more on advertising, sample submissions, and relationships than the juice in the bottle. Now I have an entirely new justification to roll a cynical eye at arguably the most influential wine publication in print...0 comments More > |
 Carolyn Crow |
Wine VirginDay Eight: A Day in EpernayPosted 06/10/2008 by CarolynAfter leaving Paris on day seven, Vivian and I were staying in the heart of the Champagne region. Reims is major city center of the area, and there's lots of great wine to be had there. We spent day seven exploring the town and tasting champagne from some of the biggest producers: Veuve Cliquot and Pommery. Of course we had a marvelous time, but these cookie-cutter tours and tastings couldn't even come close to the experience we had on day eight.0 comments More > |
 Derek Brown |
Varietally IncorrectUnder $21: Massaya Classic White Bekaa Valley 2006Posted 06/10/2008 by DerekMassaya's Classic White, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and the autochthonous varietal Obeidi, is one of my favorite bargain wines. The wine is crisp, mineral driven with notes of melon, citrus and dried herbs-a perfect pair with soft shell-crabs, light seafood or salads. This simple but tasty wine has a place at a picnic or in dining room.0 comments More > |
 Ben Giliberti |
The No Spit ZoneBad Karma on 2005 BordeauxPosted 05/05/2008 by BenIt's official. Robert Parker has just declared 2005 to be "the greatest [Bordeaux] vintage produced during my 30-year career." That stunning pronouncement is not what's causing the buzz on his website's bulletin board [eRobertParker.com; free registration required] and, undoubtedly, among Bordeaux aficionados around the world, however.0 comments More > |
 Chris Blanchard |
Wine FunkI Thought I Could Be a Food CriticPosted 03/24/2008 by ChrisBouchon Bistro in Yountville is often mentioned as one of the valley's top dining destinations, and with it's sister status to the French Laundry up the street, the mighty influence of Thomas Keller promises many wonderful delights. I visited on a beautiful August afternoon for a late lunch and was inspired by the energy of the packed house overflowing with a mix of visitors in Tommy Bahama shirts, shorts and sandals and the standout local winery brass decked out in suits and ties. Bouchon has the power to magically transport you directly to a typical Paris Bistro, as you imagine yourself sitting for hours with a Pernod and a steaming hot bowl of mussels and frites. The gleaming oyster counter beckons and the incredible zinc bar serves as the centerpiece of this simple, understated, yet lively dining room.0 comments More > |
 Jeremy Noye |
Merchant's CornerWine Wandering WishesPosted 02/01/2008 by JeremyIf I could go anywhere on a tasting tour this summer it would be to Jerez in southwestern Spain. I've been wanting to go check out the production of sherry for quite some time now.1 comment More > |
