Today’s blog is another from guest blogger Tom Welsh, general manager and partner at Tapastrie restaurant: For some time I have been a big fan and proponent of South African wines. My previous career allowed me an opportunity to visit the country several times and I quickly realized that South Africa produces wines as good as anywhere in the world, at least in terms of the regular consumers’ experience…
Chenin Blanc, John X Merriman 2013, Pinotage, Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Rustenberg Winery, South African wines, Tom Welsh, Vin de Constance
Today’s blog is from guest blogger Stan Minden, Premium Wine Buyer for Chalet Party Shoppe and Belmont Beverage Stores of Indiana. As a retailer by this time of the year my focus has turned to planning for the holiday season. Someone reminded me recently that it is still summer and that means it is white wine season. What a great topic to write about this week…
Bordeaux, California, New Zealand, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Stan Minden
Today’s blog is from guest blogger Tom Welsh, general manager and partner at Tapastrie restaurant. “I echo Stan’s and everyone else’s best wishes for Carl, who seems to be on a fast path to recovery. I’m honored to have been asked to contribute to the blog while Carl (reluctantly) takes some time off. I have been a big fan of Spanish wines for about 10 years, having been lucky to have spent a year in a town with a great Spanish restaurant that had an extensive Spanish wine list…
Rioja, Spanish wine, Tapastrie, Tempranillo, Tom Welsh
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