I’ve written before about how to bring a bottle of wine to a restaurant, but I recently did a video on the same topic — enjoy! Jim Schleckser explains bring a bottle of wine to a...
I recently attended a wine tasting with all Beaujolais wines and I was reminded of what excellent values these wines represent. The most interesting trend for me was the development of single vineyard Cru wines – and some of them showed real potential....
While champagne is normally considered an extravagant indulgence, it is actually incredible value for money on the typical wine list, especially when comparing to other global class wines you might select. Smart wine list have been stopping at the...
When having sushi, we are often handed a Sake menu with strange Japanese words and descriptions of elegant flavors. But how is Sake made and how do you pick one for yourself and your guests? Sake is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice. That’s the...
When we go to a restaurant and are handed the wine list, it can be intimidating, particularly if the list is large and complex. The fancier the restaurant, the larger the list. But you can have some fun with a wine list if you know a few secrets. The wine...
