February 4, 2013, from Jennifer Hagan: Recent trip to Duckhorn Winery, enjoyed a bottle with a black label called "Discussion" a bourdeaux blend, and highly recommends it. I called the winery, and …
The Epicure
Wine Spectator, Feb 2013
James Laube: Vintage ratings matter less today than they ever did. Advances in viticulture and winemaking, along with selection, have elevated quality and leveled the playing field. The highs and …
Robert Parker 2.0…Maybe only 1.5?
Wall Street Journal article, Dec 10, 2012, "A Wine Advocate Hands Over Reins". Unfortunately, You may have trouble viewing the full article if not a subscriber. Interesting bullet …
The World’s Top 50 Restaurants
Just published list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants for 2012. A few interesting things... US has 8, 2 in the Bay Area, French Laundry at #43 and Manresa at #48. France has 7, Spain has 5, …
Drink! Your Income Depends On It!
Most of my friends understand my sense of humor, always trending to the facetious. I couldn't resist passing this one along! Add to this the recent findings that red wine has healthful properties, …