Friendship and Burgundies
In a lifetime of wine events, our Wine.com meeting with the Louis Latour team was one of my best experiences ever! I had known Bernard Retornaz and Mick Cameron for decades, and I had recently met Dannytza Rodriguez—these were my principal contacts with Domaine Louis Latour. My two cool Wine.com colleagues Alex Joeger and Tim Marson, MW as well as other support staff from the Louis Latour team. We were set for a wonderful afternoon of wine, food, and camaraderie. 42 wines later and Chef Bernard’s wonderful lunch, everyone left with smiles from ear to ear.
Why visiting France’s revered wine regions is essential for professional tasters!
How do you build a foundation for tasting wines? With so many wines in the marketplace, France remains the best country to make your wine tasting skills. By knowing the classics (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone Valley, Provence, Loire, Champagne), you can tackle any grape variety someone puts in front of you.
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Explore Wine
Wine is a fascinating subject that often draws attention. Some love it; some don't care about it; I live it as a centerpiece of my life. Wine and spirits it have been an essential part of my life for 50 years. So follow my journey, and we will share our vinous exploration.
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Drink
Libations from water to distilled spirits and beverages in-between are subjects that we can never escape. A beer at a ball game, toasting Champagne in a romantic moment, or savoring an aged Tequila with a local mixologist are moments that sometimes last a lifetime. Every beverage has a story. So let's explore together and share our experiences.
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Food
When I look at food advertisements, I often see a mélange of confusion. Yet, I love to break food down to its fundamental core—ingredients, cooking method, and sauces. By returning to the basic construction of a dish, I can understand its flavors and what beverage matching could work. Food and wine pairing is an enjoyable subject that wine and food professionals love to discuss. We can do the same and enjoy this trip from the kitchen to the dining room.
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Travel
One doesn't have to fly across the ocean to travel. We can travel daily by leaving the house, and exploring nearby parks or community gathering places can open one's horizons. When one travels far away, one expands life's visions. I have always returned with a greater understanding of other cultures on my wine trips abroad. Travel with me as I uncover new and exciting people, places, and communities.
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Food, drinks, and travel—are three categories that can be difficult to navigate. My goal is to guide you and simplify the process.. Please join me on this journey, and we can enjoy the road together.
