by jhschleckser | Dec 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
There has been a rise of the celebrity bartender and the use of local fresh ingredients. I think that’s a great thing and offers a chance to have some fun with a cocktail before we head to dinner and wine. Most of these drinks are not designed to pair with...
by jhschleckser | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
While I mostly write about wine, the synonymous liquor and spirits are an important part of professional drinking and it’s worth knowing the basics. I am just going to cover a few of the major ones, but there are dozens I am not covering including variations of...
by jhschleckser | Nov 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Beer isn’t considered the classiest drink, but I have to admit after a round of golf on a warm day, it is hard to beat. You can’t go frat party crazy when doing business golf or at an event, but many times, I’ll have a beer in place of a cocktail. It’s a...
by jhschleckser | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
The most basic wine knowledge involves an understanding of a very limited set of what are called Noble Grapes or International Varietals. These are the grapes that make the dominant proportion of fine wines around the world. This is partially because these...
by jhschleckser | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the more uncomfortable situations is when you are at a dinner and the host hands you the wine list and asks you to pick. This usually happens when you are the guest of honor, and even more complex, when in a foreign country. This is fraught with...
by jhschleckser | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s a question as old as screw caps (corks have been around a while). And the simple answer is – it depends. Let’s dig into the differences because despite some technical issues, so wines are just better in one or the other. Ultimately, it’s a...
