The 2010 Americas Wine Bloggers Conference is nigh upon us (June 25-27 in Walla Walla, WA), and I’m getting excited to attend (despite the major pain in the ass it is going to be for me to even get to Walla Walla from Philly in the first place). There’s a great deal to be excited…
1WineDude TV Episode 13: Vintage Port of Will-Call (Toast of the Town D.C. Recap)
The latest video edition of 1WineDude.com, in which I recap. my experience at the D.C. Toast of the Town event, and wax all googly-like about one of the most awesome Ports on the planet. Mentioned in this episode: Wine Enthusiast’s Toast of the Town D.C. Erika Strum The Capital Grille Destination Riesling Quinta…
Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2010-06-12
09 Trapiche Torrontes (Mendoza): Much to like for tropical fruit lovers; Torrontes fans might find much to gripe about (except price). $7 C+ # 08 Ruffino Chianti (Chianti): Only about 75% Sangiovese, but it’s a total chewy cherry, crowd-pleasing steal of a deal nonetheless. $9 B- # 07 Novelli “Rosso Cube” (Umbria): Probably the earthiest,…
Date Night Winners (and Losers)
Last week, I had the (relatively rare) treat of a double-date night with our groovy neighbors. Since this excursion into the (now strangely fascinating) world of conversation that doesn’t involve Elmo took place at a fabulous BYOB joint in (a recently revitalized and restaurant-friendly) downtown Phoenixville, PA – Majolica – you might actually care, in…