Comparing the Langhe Region of Italy to Napa, California
Every two weeks I email out a notice about my wine blog - Vino Voices. This goes to a list of friends and wine lovers which grows slowly over years. I…
Grit And Power – Rosé Wines from Bordeaux and Cahors
Welcome to Summertime... July 4th kicked off mid-summer in the US, while Bastille Day - July 14th - will soon do the same here in France. First - my other…
The Future: Blog, Forbes, Wine
FIRST - For years I've written a blog tangentially related to wine with ramblings, explorations, tastings, and books read. This came out occasionally at first, then every two weeks. After I…
A Turkish Master Chef and Winemaker
The last time I wrote about Turkey was five years ago in a piece titled Turkish Wine. Many of us were privileged guests of a high school friend - Ferit…
Bordeaux Spring Wines, Burgundy Summer Recipe
I recently left an overseas job early. Turns out to have been a wise choice - the situation was turning unscrupulous. Next, I flew back to my (relatively) new home…
Hidden Wine Bars of Bordeaux, and Sonoma Watercolors
Weeks ago in Bordeaux city I met a friend to share wines. It's oddly refreshing that the best wine bars in this renowned city of wine are simple restaurants that…
Winemaker Wizards – Bordeaux and Paris
The Salon des Vignerons Indépendents is a three-day event held each year on the outskirts of Bordeaux city. Similar events are held in Paris and Lyon. Visiting any provides not…
Market Day in Southern France
This post includes three topics - Market Day Canadian Winemaker Recipes Easter Winemaker's Lunch Market - It's spring - printemps - in southern France. At least some days. The temperature oscillates between…
Blackcurrant Wine, Hawaiian Poisson, Alaskan Halibut
I went to high school in Europe, drank cheap Italian wine, and suffered monumental headaches the next mornings. In comparison, beer was easier to manage. However, six or seven…
Poached Plums and Icewine – Taking Measure
In the past months I've collected recipes from winemakers, winery owners, and sommeliers throughout the world. I've noticed some trends. Austrians are very responsive to queries (40 percent), whereas Germans are not…