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Wine Articles
Our good friends Dave and Fran Copland will be vacationing in Tuscany, and probably other places in Italy. (My darling Alice and Fran worked together a long time ago) and we have remained close. Like many food and wine international travelers, they were drawn to this beautiful and outstanding wine-growing region. Through my five decades in the wine industry, I have been to Italy numerous times, and aside from Rome, Milan, and the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany has always been a treat for me. Here are six Tuscan Treats recently released in the United States, that I found beautiful and compelling.
Justin Tyler Willet founded the Tyler Winery in 2005 at the age of 24. I never heard of the winery until I joined Wine.com in 2014. My friend and colleague, Jonathan Han, had put the wines in front of me knowing that I would become, and I became an instant fan. Each year, I look forward to tasting these delicious Sta. Rita Hills wines. These are not prefab, cookie-cutter wines; they are authentic representatives from this AVA. I tasted these six wines at the Chambers & Chambers 50th Anniversary Tasting at the Terra Gallery in San Francisco.
Blog Articles
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.
Here is where I stand after 91 days of Chemotherapy: After my 5th of 6 infusions, I felt good having to withstand minor side effects. On day 91, my body crumbled. I was weak and unable to get out of bed in the morning. My darling Alice let me sleep longer than usual and our dog Kaili waited patiently for her walk in the park. I was dizzy and unbalanced. I left a message with my medical team as my brain was reeling as never before.
2014 was one of the most tumultuous years of my life. After 19 years and four months at BevMo, I joined Wine.com to continue my journey as a wine professional. My journals were more like a labyrinth than an organized spread of Excel sheets. Speed dialing to 2023 and dealing with cancer has put a reset on my life that I did not anticipate. I have returned to 1974 in search of clues to what I am all about. On November 23, 2014, I attended a tasting of 1974 California Cabernet Sauvignons on their 50th birthdate. I first tasted this vintage when they were released in the mid to late 1970s. Here is my accounting of how they and I have fared.
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Drink Articles
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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Wine Articles
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. So follow my journey, and we will share our vinous exploration.
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Travel Articles
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 Articles
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.
Our good friends Dave and Fran Copland will be vacationing in Tuscany, and probably other places in Italy. (My darling Alice and Fran worked together a long time ago) and we have remained close. Like many food and wine international travelers, they were drawn to this beautiful and outstanding wine-growing region. Through my five decades in the wine industry, I have been to Italy numerous times, and aside from Rome, Milan, and the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany has always been a treat for me. Here are six Tuscan Treats recently released in the United States, that I found beautiful and compelling.