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Category Archives: Vino
Not So Overblown Wine Myth Affirmed: Glassware Does Matter
“The aromatic difference between a rose petal and chickenshit is all in the size and contact point of its molecule to the nose.” ~ Ascribed to Mr. Georg Josef Riedel, CEO of Riedel Glassware This afternoon, I went over to … Continue reading
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Two Mind Benders from DeLILLE Cellars
The wine makers in Washington make great wine. That is stating the obvious, but clearly, I need a reminder of this fact from time to time. Our producers have gotten so good at wine making I just take it for … Continue reading
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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“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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Venetian Vino Amore!
This evening I had the extremely pleasure to attending a private tasting of wine from the Valpolicella and Soave DOC’s located in the Veneto Region of Italy. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veneto) I have always been more of a Bordeaux First Growth, Washington and … Continue reading
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