Category: Food and Wine
Taking the Long Road with Jamie Kutch of Kutch Wines
Jamie Kutch has become one of the most respected producers of California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For a former Wall Street trader, it’s been an unconventional journey.
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Death Star Incident (Vinous Interruptus)
The lesson Tim Gaiser MS took from the “Death Star Incident” (as it came to be known) was simple: always give someone permission to drink whatever they like to drink.
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Worth a Detour: A Tuscan Culinary Adventure
Michelin-Two-Star Bracali is “worth a detour.” I’d agree with that distinction only if by ‘detour’ the folks at Michelin mean “get a reservation…and jump on the next plane to Italy immediately.”
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Sicily’s Unsung Grapes: Grillo and Zibibbo
Time to look at Grillo for its most exciting quality—its versatility. And on Pantelleria, Zibibbo grapes turn sour conditions into something lusciously sweet.
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The Best Riesling that You’re Not Drinking (a Ride Along the Danube)
The most exciting wines to come from Austria since Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony? Dry, austere Rieslings.
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So You Want To Be a Wine Judge? (An Insider’s View of Wine Competitions)
I can tell you that wine competitions are hard work, though it’s likely not the kind of work that you’d imagine.
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Dealing with Wine in Restaurants
Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser wants you to relax at a restaurant. Here are his strategies on how to get the best value wine from any wine list.
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Wine Advice 101 For Those Just Getting into Wine
Here are just a few of the gems in Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser’s newest article. We think it’s one of the best “101” guides for those just getting into wine, packed with sage advice we wish we had been given a long time ago. And although it is geared toward newbies, it’s actually full of wise advice longtime wine industry pros may want to take into consideration.
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Food and Wine Pairing in Less Than 500 Words
The days of Australian wine being synonymous with over-extracted, unbalanced fruit juice are mercifully past us. Yet to a certain extent, and among a certain generation of consumers, the stigma has proven to be frustratingly persistent.
Sure, there are plenty of massively styled reds being produced Down Under, but that’s the case around the world, and to discuss them as if they’re in any way emblematic of an entire country’s—and in this, an entire continent’s!—wine culture is grossly inaccurate.
How to Plan a Sherry Wine Tasting
Host your own Sherry wine tasting with great friends, delicious food, and spectacular wines! Follow these top tips from ex-El Bulli sommelier Lucas Paya to put on an event with Andalucian style and flair.
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5 Bordeaux Wine Facts Made Clear by Traveling
French wine has always spoken to my heart and palate, so it is no mystery that I am drawn to the wines of one of the most historically important wine regions in the world, Bordeaux. My most recent travels took me on a wine adventure to a villa in Saint Émilion and exploration of the region. While you can learn most everything from a book, here are five Bordeaux wine facts that became clearer after visiting the region:
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