There is a trend among the top Chateau’s of Bordeaux to seek joint ventures with the New World’s top wine houses. These joing ventures often result in exciting synergies of Old World style and finesse with New World boldness and complexity. It was such an attempt to create an exciting synergy that brought […]

I recently decided to start blogging about some of the fascinating figures in the wine world. I have some fun ideas, and I have a feeling everyone is going to enjoy these posts. But, I’ll start with a Decanter story that caught my attention. Decanter recently reported the launch of Bordeaux Oxygène […]

As The Rebel Billionaire, Richard Branson, says, “Wine, like life, is meant to be enjoyed.” It is no surprise that this celebrity-CEO has teamed up with Brown-Forman to launch the Virgin Vines wine line. I have yet to taste the wine, but I will comment on the barrage of marketing that has already ensued. […]

New York’s Eater blog recently reported that Bette, the uber-hyped restaurant by New York social director, Amy Sacco, is now open for lunch. Lacking the fortitude for a multi-month wait for reservations but wanting to be in the restaurtant know, a lunch date seemed to be a great compromise.
Every review starts with praise for […]

Australia has continued to improve its status as a premier wine producing nation. With signature varietals and large differences in growing climates, Australia has advanced its various wineries into positions of high regard. And, like other New World wines, there are still some tremendous deals for Australian wines. Today (Tuesday, October […]

As the Weekend Wine Warrior, I tend to stay in my comfort zone: Napa Cab, Oregon Pinot Noir, French Bordeaux, Super Tuscans. This week, I had an opportunity to expand my horizons with the New World phenom – Argentina. In fact, Argentina is the fifth largest wine producing country, and it is quickly growing […]

I just had a decadent meal with my good friend, Melissa. We began at the bar with the house Riesling. Unfortunately, I never heard the name or saw the menu. The bar service was certainly rushed, but the bartenders were polite.
After being seated by a formal and professional host, our server took […]