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Trophy Wines
I’m quite hesitant to post about my latest tasting experience at the Coup de Grace wine shop. It was absolutely amazing. It was inspiring. It was grand. So why not share it with the rest of the world as my … Continue reading
Château Fonsalette 2001 – Depth perception
In that special moment after uncorking the 2001 Château Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône and taking in the first breath, a single word came to my mind. “Depth” is really one of those wine descriptors which is hard to define precisely. … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2012!
After neglecting this blog for a couple months, followed by a hack job on my wordpress (seriously?), I’ve finally come around to getting the site back up and running again. Just in time to wish everyone a great new year! … Continue reading
A Chinon secret: Clos Coquimbert & Philippe Alliet
What is it about wine that fascinates us? I would suggest that there is an element of mystery and a thirst (literally) for knowledge. In a word: discovery. Wine is a life-long journey, which begins at the crossroads of culture, … Continue reading
De Moor Aligoté at l’Avant Comptoir
First day at my new job, I was kindly treated to a quick lunch across the street at l’Avant Comptoir, a very popular stand-up counter which focuses as much on conviviality as the delicious little snacks to nibble on. l’Avant … Continue reading
Domaine Gauby, the mighty king of the Roussillon
So I’ve arrived in Paris and am currently crashing at a friend’s house until I find an apartment (help!) so that my wife and daughter can come join me as well. As a going away treat, I opened a fancy … Continue reading
Wine pairings for Japanese cuisine
You may have noticed that I haven’t posted here as much recently. Part of that is due to a lack of exciting wines (strict budget limitations), but also because I’ve been working on a new website. As some of you … Continue reading
Random tastings: Pfalz GG Riesling, Morgon & Languedoc
I’ve accumulated several tasting notes, which perhaps didn’t really warrant their own post. Not that the quality didn’t meet or exceed expectations, but I suppose I just wasn’t inspired beyond the sheer pleasure of the moment. For the sake of … Continue reading
Terre Inconnue
A generous wine-loving friend recently donated a couple bottles of Domaine Terre Inconnue to get me out of a wine rut. I wasted no time in opening them on back-to-back evenings for a comprehensive look at this controversial estate! Domaine … Continue reading
Art & Wine: Interview with Raquel of Ontañón
I can still recall my surprise upon first entering the Ontañón estate in Logroño, at the heart of the Rioja wine region. Immediately, I realized that this winery is not quite like the countless others I had visited during my … Continue reading