Uncorking Bordeaux Vintage 2022
Below are companion wine tasting notes to two Forbes articles I just published regarding the 2022 Bordeaux wine vintage. These wines have been bottled and
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America’s Cup And Bar Brutal Barcelona
Recent Writings. My recent Forbes articles cover both a 176 kilometer (109 mile) trail run around Mont Blanc in France, an interview with the CEO
Bergerac Wandering
1. Overview I recently spent a weekend in Bordeaux and nearby Bergerac catching up with friends and winemakers. Bergerac, in the administrative ‘department’ of Dordogne,
Summer Garden Party In Burgundy
1. Overview In late June I was invited to a summer garden party in Beaune, Burgundy, by the owners of 67 Pall Mall private members
Primi, Secondi & Vini On Italy’s Lake Garda
1. Overview. Lake Garda in northern Italy is the country’s largest lake, a glacial carved beautiful locale popular for visitors, water sports, food and wine.
Moon And Stars Minervois & Alsace Escape
Overview. This post includes two events—a dinner in Minervois, and a visit to Alsace to see friends and a mountain trail run, as well as
Plunging into Bordeaux Vintage 2023
The following five just published and related Forbes articles highlight wine vintage 2023—based on tasting over 200 Bordeaux wines. The wine tasting notes that follow
Rhone Valley Wines From Rasteau
1. Rhone Valley Rasteau Wines Tastings & Value. Below are faces of winemakers from a recent visit to the Rasteau wine region of the Rhone
Dinners & Wines in the U.S. Virgin Islands & A French Discovery
OVERVIEW. I was born on the island of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands. The last time I was there was when I was seven
Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Burgundy Wine Auction
Last week I attended the Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction in Burgundy in France within Château du Clos de Vougeot. Some related Forbes articles are
