The Dozen – Notable Reds
Some nice premium but affordable reds with two choices from Paul Hobbs.
Category: Vol. 27 No. 05
May
The Dozen – Rosato Roundup
We’ve held off as long as we could, but now the pink floodgates are open.
Highlighting the Best of the Best
Enter the 2023 Santé Wine & Spirits Competition now.
KAH Extra Añejo Tequila Establishes Strong Presence and Growth in the US Market
New York, NY (May 17, 2023) — Amber Beverage Group (ABG), owner of KAH® Tequila, launched its exceptional Tequila in the US in lateContinue Reading
The Dozen – Dark Spirits
Variations on a theme with two whiskey producers, one with an Armagnac bias.
Santé Tasting Room Podcast
The May roundup plus two interviews.
The Dozen – Comeback Trail
As Newton rebuilds, new releases from before and after the 2020 wildfire.
EarlyBird for the 2023 Santé Wine & Spirits Competition
There are benefits to committing early
A Sicilian Lesson in Seasonal Eating and Two Recipes
It is early May, and I am currently writing this from one of my favorite neighborhoods in Palermo, Sicily. ForContinue Reading
The Future of Mezcal, One of the Fastest Growing Spirits in the United States
Just 30 years ago in Mexico, rumor was that mezcal could make you go blind. During that time, tequila reignedContinue Reading
‘Joie,’ a Book about Life in Paris, Urges Us to Find Joy Everywhere
In her book Joie: A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating the Good Life, Ajiri Aki talks about the flaneur, a gentlemanContinue Reading
Producers Revolution
A revolution is occurring in coffee today, and you likely don’t know what it is. You don’t know about itContinue Reading
From Farm to Table to House Ground Heirloom Masa, Mexican Restaurants Rise to New Heights
Though Mexican food began with tiny family restaurants in immigrant neighborhoods and roadside taco trucks, it has now blossomed intoContinue Reading
THE RETURN OF RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES
Over the past three years, something interesting occurred that was not predicted. I’m not referring to the pandemic, although thisContinue Reading
Col d’Orcia – Experience The Top Brunellos of This Iconic Producer
Col d’Orcia – Defining Italy’s Most Prestigious Wine Region
Discover Maremma – Wines From Tuscany’s Most Dynamic Appellation
Who has not fallen in love with Tuscany? Its history, food, wine, rolling hills, and picturesque villages make it aContinue Reading
Gabriele Gorelli MW: How to Deliver an Expert Wine Tasting Presentation
Recently, I attended two brilliant presentations from Gabriele Gorelli, Italy’s first Master of Wine. Both presentations were given to internationalContinue Reading