Tag Archives: Beverages

Wines of the Week

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Castillo de Monseran, Grenacha, Carinena DO Spain $9.99 An excellent wine for the price point. Typical Grenache flavors of red berry fruit with some black cherry Very juicy, a little spicy with good acidity, easy to drink. Good food wine. … Continue reading →

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A Chip Off the Old Barrel

Posted on April 28, 2007 by

I’ve been doing a lot of reading about barrels lately – varying amounts of toast, using radar to plot flavor profiles, and technical specs from various cooperages. Okay, so it’s part of my WSET training, but it also reinforces some … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Margauxs

Posted on April 20, 2007 by

The other day I was at a supplier’s shop to pick out some materials for a movie I have coming up. To my surprise, Corrine, the young lady who meticulously keeps track of the accounts, asked how my wine classes … Continue reading →

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It’s D Day

Posted on March 13, 2007 by

6:30 am. Today is D Day, the day I sit the final exam for my Advanced WSET. I was wondering if like a hockey player before a big game, I would go unshaven today. This evening will be the end … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Exam

Posted on March 7, 2007 by

Tonight was Frank’s final class before his WSET advanced level exam. Swirl, smell, sip, repeat. Six wines later, his instructor says, “you really need to drink more red wine.” Ah ha, some small measure of vindication for my love of … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 14, 2007

Posted on February 14, 2007 by

On February 14th, what could be better than Champagne to toast the ones we love? And who better to speak to the delights of bubbly than the Grand Lady of Champagne herself, Lily Bollinger. Lily was once asked, “When do … Continue reading →

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Frank Issues a Reader Challenge

Posted on January 25, 2007 by

The Challenge: Help! The Canadian government is about to grudgingly let me bring two bottles of wine into Canada duty free. I have a one-week business trip coming up in New Orleans, and under the rules of the game, that … Continue reading →

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New Experts in a Changing World

Posted on December 5, 2006 by

Frank’s Rant This morning I read a blog from Vinography with a link to US News which credited Alder, the blog’s creator, as having a “connoisseur site” for wine information. I found it fascinating that a publication as conservative as … Continue reading →

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Free the vines!

Posted on November 30, 2006 by

Susan’s Warning: Okay, so I have to admit sometimes – just once in a while mind you – Frank becomes a little bit, shall we say “focused.” Sure some might call it “obsessive,” the more diplomatic suggest “tunnel vision,” but … Continue reading →

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