Category Archives: Wine & Cheese

Food & Wine Thursdays: Wine Aromas

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

I recently encountered a Master Sommelier who, to me, encapsulated the worst of what the CMS (Court of Master Sommeliers) curriculum can do to hamper wine education, outreach, and, simply, enjoyment. He was pompous, elitist, aggressively assertive with his half-truths, … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: Because You Need The Reminder – Sulfites Revisited!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

You’re not allergic to sulfites. Well, probably not. For some reason the sulfite question has popped up in the wine world a lot recently. I think it’s a combination of an increased interest in organic products in general coupled with … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: Wine Predictions for 2013 (you knew it was coming)

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Since this is my last post of 2013, it is my understanding based on the acclamation of the media that my only two options for such an article is either a 2012 retrospective or a look forward to 2013, even … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: Whither, Robert M. Parker Jr.?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

A couple days ago it was announced that influential wine critic and noted hairstyle icon Robert M. Parker, Jr. was stepping down as the Editor-in-Chief of The Wine Advocate, though he will still continue as the CEO of the publication and will … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: Local Food, Global Wine

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

San Francisco Chronicle Food Editor Michael Bauer has an interesting post on his blog today about the trend in new restaurants toward offering small, compact food menus and small, compact closely-curated wine lists that change frequently. But, Bauer notices, while … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: What Happened to California Cabernet?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

My parents have long been wine enthusiasts. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of being dragged to tasting rooms on family camping trips in Napa or the Sierra Foothills. They have an extensive collection of small production California wines … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: Replay

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

I’m on my honeymoon, so no new post today. In the mean time, enjoy this classic F&WT from a few months back. I was talking to a friend after his recent trip to Manhattan and he was lamenting the wine … Continue reading →

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