Monthly Archives: August 2009
What a night, what a meal!
A group of us got together this past Saturday for an incredible night of food, wine and camaraderie. A couple months ago I proposed having a wine dinner, during which the meals prepared would be pared with a wine to … Continue reading
When a wine list is more than a wine list!
A restaurant’s wine list say a lot about who they are, what their aspirations are, and what they think about you. This is very evident in locations that you will visit across the country. From Applebee’s, to The Cheesecake Factory, … Continue reading
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We should be used to this by now…
Ever since wine has fallen under the jurisdiction of state governments, there has been an ongoing battle regarding censorship. The state argues that alcohol (including wine) is an evil that needs to be highly regulated and even censored when appropriate. … Continue reading
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Time to try a Bordeaux Second!
For most of us, times have been tough and a bottle of one of the best Bordeaux wines is too steep to even dream about buying. Most people cannot even begin to rationalize paying $300, $600, or even $1000-plus for … Continue reading
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A German-style Riesling from Washington
2007, Chateau Ste. Michelle/Dr. Loosen Eroica, Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington – $20-25 The 2007 Eroica is a classically crafted, German-style Riesling. It is not like most Riesling produced along the Pacific Coast states that typically have medium to high residual … Continue reading
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Cab rules supreme, but why?
Final Tally:Cabernet Sauvignon – 6Zinfandel – 3Merlot – 3Sangiovese – 3Pinot Noir – 2Nebbiolo – 1Other – 1 The results of the latest poll are in, and as expected, Cab is King. I am sure a number of factors go … Continue reading
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A terrific Merlot from Napa…No Way?!
Over the years I have become more and more aware of, and slightly cynical towards, Napa’s propensity to overlook an exceptionally important varietal, Merlot. If you look at Napa’s Merlot focus, there are only a few handfuls of wineries that … Continue reading
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Thanks for nothing ‘Bama!
I have officially added Alabama to the list of states that I will not be visiting (along with Delaware and Michigan…Go Buckeyes!). I know Alabama is an odd state to despise out of the blue, but trust me it is … Continue reading
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Unums: They totally get it!
As many of you know I have launched a business venture to try to improve the quality of restaurant wine offerings and service. The goal of Senel Wine Consulting is to help restaurants select quality wines at each price point … Continue reading
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