Monthly Archives: December 2010

French Wine Scholar Class 2: WTH have I got myself into????

This evening’s French Wine Scholar class was all about the wines from Alsace.  The course is fun, educational and entertaining. Each class we sample 8 great wines, learn about history, geography, geology and vinification all in a light manner, with … Continue reading

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Sounders Starting to Openly Address Their Structural Weaknesses

The rumors are swirling about the possible signing of Swedish Midfielder Erik Friberg of BK Hacken in the Swedish Premier League.  BK Hacken has announced the signing on their website, http://www.bkhacken.se/index.php/2010/12/friberg-klar-for-seattle-sounders/ . The Sounders refuse to confirm or deny the … Continue reading

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“Captain Tasty Delivers a Rifle Shot of Delight to the Brain…”

There is nothing quite like a really great wine tasting dinner.  The perfect combination of great vino, interesting people and good food can make for a truly sublime evening.  Relaxed and properly lubricated people in no hurry to be anywhere, … Continue reading

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French Wine Scholar course now offered in Seatlle!

To help feed the growing beast that is my second vice, tonight, I started the French Wine Scholar program through the French Wine Society ( http://www.frenchwinesociety.org/site.php).  The course is being delivered in Seattle by Joel Butler, MW, and Karen Graf … Continue reading

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