As many of you know I am home recuperating from a heart attack and coronary artery bypass surgery. I am happy to report my recovery is strong, in fact ahead of the normal recovery schedule and I am feeling great. For this blog I wanted to give you some background as to what I have been doing these past 10+ weeks…
bypass surgery, heart attack, recovery
Today’s blog is another from guest blogger Tom Welsh, general manager and partner at Tapastrie restaurant: Everyone loves bubbles, right? So this will be a fun blog. Today I’m writing a general overview of sparkling wine, the various types and areas of production. Sparkling wine is often associated with celebration and rightly so, but it is certainly not necessary to wait for a special occasion to drink some…
Champagne, Charmat Method, Crémant wines, French wines, Italian wines, Méthode Traditionnelle Method, Método Tradicional Method, Spanish wines, Sparkling wine
While Carl is out recovering from heart bypass surgery we’ve asked some of his good friends to fill in with their wise words on wine in his absence. Today’s blog, on the Dablon Winery & Vineyards in Baroda, Michigan, is from guest blogger Stan Minden, Premium Wine Buyer for Chalet Party Shoppe and Belmont Beverage Stores of Indiana…
Baroda, Dablon Winery & Vineyard, Michigan wines, Music Box, Stan Minden
Personally, I think that everyone who drinks and enjoys wine should collect wine. I know that a number of people who drink wine don’t want the expense and hassle of a wine cellar…or the expense of collecting bottles that may not be opened for years. Yes, those collectors exist along with their cellars. I don’t […]
budget, collecting wine, drink what you love, wine collections
Last Saturday evening, April 29, 2017, Mrs. Tiedemann and I were privileged to attend the Beacon Children’s Hospital Dedication Ceremony Gala. The new, state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility has been in the planning and construction stages for the past five years. The $50 million dollar facility will begin receiving and treating patients in May. This is truly […]
Adler Bear Carris, Beacon Children's Hospital, Tiedemann Wines
As you might imagine I taste a lot of wines throughout the year—some by myself and others with friends or wine colleagues. I can tell you from experience it is always more enjoyable to taste or share your wine with others. On trips to Napa Valley one of the highlights is visiting various wineries. Not […]
California wines, Napa Valley, Pope Valley Winery, Stony Hill Vineyard