Jim Clarke, Marketing Manager for Wines of South Africa, came through Chicago in April 2019 and gave a Masterclass on…
A Little SABA Goes a Long Way!
I write about wine regions and their wines in this space but I love good food and thoughtful wine lists…
The Art of Mentoring, SCS Sommelier Bootcamp 2019
Time continues to fly by, Second City Sommeliers (SCS) Sommelier Bootcamp 2019 took place Sunday March 3 and Monday March 4,…
Can Natural Wine Save the Planet?
Can the Natural Wine Movement help save the Planet? On a positive note to the ending of his new book,…
Taking A Sip on the Dry Side, ASTI Docg SECCO
Several weeks ago, pre-Arctic blast that truly turned Chicago into Chiberia, I attended a really lovely luncheon at Gibson’s Italia…
Cassis, Cedar, Tobacco and Plum
Other than visiting Bordeaux and making a trip to a chateau to taste their wine, one of my favorite events,…
3 White Grapes Grown in Italy You Need to Try in 2019 and Probably Haven’t Heard Of
It is a New Year and time for new things like 3 white grapes grown in Italy that I have…
Two Moms, A Restaurant and 5 Wines
I was invited several weeks ago now, oh my, time does fly, to a bountiful dinner at Girl and the…
Sadly In Love with A Wine List – Cherry Circle Room
I have had the idea of writing this post for about a year but other things came up, be it…
Thanksgiving Wine 3 Mountain Nebbiolos That Pair Perfectly With Turkey
Can’t believe it is almost Thanksgiving (Thurs. Nov. 22, 2018), November has flown by. If you aren’t from the US…
