Here’s my promised Chilean tasting note, in video form. A great value wine — $10! — that’s like spring in a glass.

Consider this video a public service for all of us here in the Northeast/mid-Atlantic who are elbow-deep in snow. Look at that view…enjoy, guys!

Here’s my latest video for Food52 on what to drink with chocolate. And the answers may surprise you. (Hint: it’s not champagne.)

I’m back from vacation with my latest installment for www.food52.com — a (very) quick primer on how to taste wine.

Here’s my latest video tasting for the lovely ladies over at Food52. Look closely for the extra special (canine) guest.

Here’s part of my discussion with Julien Castell, winemaker at Castell-Reynoard in Bandol, talking about vintage variation and why 2009 was a good year for him to create a new wine.

Here’s Sebastian, our helpful (and adorable) tour guide from Château de Pibarnon explaining the history of the vineyard and me providing some translation. And yes, it really was that beautiful.

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