Ahhh, Dallas, where the rain is big, the convention center is even bigger, and the wine competitions are downright huuuuuuge. I had such a splendid time judging alongside the consummate professionals at the 2016 TexSom International Wine Awards that I didn’t even mind that Dallas is totally dirty with Cowboys fans (Go Steelers!). Hell, I…
Category: on the road
Puny Mortal! (Madeira Wine, 1976 To 1850 For Palate Press)
I think I’m still a bit in shock. In a good way. My recent press trip to Madeira was an amazing experience; pretty much exactly what a long-time Madeira wine geek (remember, I once compared Madeira to Iron Man) would have hoped it would be. And while my palate, brain, and soul are all still…
I Find Your Lack Of Impromptu Opera Singing Disturbing (VINO2016 Highlights)
Last month, I was a media guest for VINO2016, the annual Italian multi-day info-tasting event held in New York City. As it was last year, this year’s incarnation proved an enlightening experience, both in terms of the breadth of Italian wine offerings not yet widely available Stateside, and in the informative nature of the panel…
Furmint Adventures Episode 14: Béres Winery
The 14th (holy crap! have we really done fourteen of these already?!??) episode of my Furmint Adventures has recently been published, so I’m sharing it here to give you a five-or-so-minute distraction from working. And a beautiful distraction it is. Hungary’s Béres Winery has recently won awards for its construction, and their vineyard site is…