Hecht & Bannier are a négociant winery based in the southern French town of Aix-en-Provence. Since 2002, they’ve released several excellent red wines. However, it’s their rosé program that is getting noticed, …
Wine must be a magical elixir. Otherwise, how can we explain why a restaurant wine list often turns a CEO into a pouting child? I have seen powerful doctors in bespoke …
A few recipes from our food & wine pairing classes!Farro Salad 1 cup par-cooked farro1 cup apple cider2 teaspoons fine salt2 bay leaves1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 …
Capers, Shallot & Tarragon Sauce for Fresh Sea ScallopsThis sauce was used for the sea scallop dish. The best way to prepare the scallops is to sear them in a very hot …
Spanish Wine ReviewsAnecoop Casa L’Angel Old Vines, Valencia (SP)This bottle smells like a pirate ship: aromas of ocean air, old wood, and gun smoke. It’s another story for the palate, which …
A few recipes from our Food & Wine Pairing classes.Truffled Parmesan Polenta with Caramelized Onions4 cups chicken stock2 cloves minced garlic1 cup stone-ground cornmeal1 tablespoon fine salt1 bay leaf1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup …
Food & Wine PairingThe following recipes were created by myself and the pairings by sommelier Alana Zerbe. If you like our food and wine pairings, you can grab a copy of …
This wine sports an inky hue with dark fruit and orchid perfume flowing easily out of the glass. The ripeness of the fruit is layered and soft as velvet. Allspice and …
Chef at the Wine SchoolPart of my job running the Wine School is to create the menus for our food & wine pairing classes. That includes our food and wine pairing …
Sardinian wine reviewA serious wine from one of the most under-recognized wine regions in Italy. The 2006 Tanca Farra is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cannonau and aged for three …
Seven sparkling & dessert wines for your holiday splurges! For more, we strongly recommend signing up for a wine tasting class (we do in-person and virtual) or signing up for our …
The WWE tried to prevent us from running our Sommelier Smackdown classes (they claimed it violated their trademarks) In turn, I turned it into a media feeding frenzy. It was a …
Located in the northwestern part of the island, Sella & Mosca has become Sardinia’s signature winery. Its vast acres of vineyards have made it, and Argiolas is synonymous with wine from …
The other night, from the comfort of my couch and in the presence of Michael Scott, the magnificently offensive boss on “The Office,” I found myself knocked out by a cabernet …
Peachy Canyon Cirque du VinBouncy and round and charismatic. There are plenty of wines like that at this price point, but this wine goes for the gold: it’s got a bit …
Vionta AlbariñoA good example of this Spanish varietal. Tree fruit with a hint of almonds follows a distinct aroma of Thai basil and ends with a finish that turns up the …
