I can probably think of a hundred reasons to visit Peru… It is the heart and soul of the Incan Empire and more. Even before the Incas there were the great civilizations of the south.
When asked what I thought the best 8–10-day trip would be, my answer has always been immediate. “Well, if you are a food and wine person San Sebastion to Bordeaux absolutely!”
Over the centuries, history has been crazy for the noble Chenin grape. Both the ceiling and floor have been tested throughout the ages and with them, the quality and reputation of Chenin Blanc has reigned.
I’ve always been a little bit blasé when it comes to “farm to table” restaurants. After all, good chefs have always looked for the finest and freshest produce from the best farms.
Many of my friends want to get me a hat that says, “Make Merlot Great Again,” because of my emphatic dedication to the noble grape. As cheeky as that is, I would genuinely wear it because I have been a huge fan of Merlot for my entire career.
I am old enough to have known, worked with and certainly benefited from the Founding Fathers of our Washington State Wine industry. Standing on their shoulders I could see firsthand the contributions and amazing achievements they have made for us.
I have had a few great food and wine experiences. Epiphanies that will linger on in my memory for the rest of my life. None will exceed the pairing I had in Japan. Sometimes it can be the…
It only seemed natural that I would progress from wild margarita nights on the beach, to sipping nice tequilas, to finally enjoying the boutique nuances of Mezcal. What I…
A few months ago, a friend asked me if I had moved from Tequilla to Mezcal. I told him no, I still liked Tequilla, but I was enjoying Mezcal too. After all, there are some…
If you want to know why France cuisine is always on top, you need to look no further than cheese. Today, France has over 300 AOCs of cheese from every corner of the country similar to wine’s AVAs…
If you want to know why France cuisine is always on top, you need to look no further than cheese. Today, France has over 300 AOCs of cheese from every corner of the country similar to wine’s AVAs…
