Accepting Amarone
October 12, 2011 – 9:48 am | 2 Comments

What does Amarone have to do with a Pierre Hardy sandal? Read on, my friends.

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Chile, Part I: Viña Casa Silva – A Gangster’s Paradise
November 23, 2010 – 9:49 am | One Comment
Chile, Part I: Viña Casa Silva – A Gangster’s Paradise

Our first post from guest blogger Bryan on the road in Chile. He visits Viña Casa Silva, where he rediscovers rosé, visits grape jail, and contemplates hotwiring a few vintage cars.

Food 52 Tasting: Mapuche Sauvignon Blanc
March 7, 2010 – 10:13 am | 3 Comments
Food 52 Tasting: Mapuche Sauvignon Blanc

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

A Mixed Case: February Wine News Round Up
February 28, 2010 – 11:19 am | No Comment

As some of you may already know, I’m housebound thanks to a fractured foot. The bad news is, I’m on crutches for another week and in one of those damn boots for a month. But the good news is, I’ve had more time to catch up some recent wine news to share with all of you.