I am aware that I have written a lot on wine and cheese in the last months but with summer upon us I think it is a terrific topic to cover thoroughly. One important item we haven’t discussed yet is charcuterie (typically pronounced “shahr-ku-tuh-ree” in the U.S.) which is the art of preparing and assembling cured meats and other meat products…
Wine Clubs: Cork Wars is Unique (Part 2)

In part two of this series on wine clubs we’re going to explore a new type of wine club started by my Napa Valley friend Didier Loustau. The club is called Cork Wars and was launched in March of this year. Cork Wars is unique in that it combines the talents of Napa Valley sommeliers […]
Bardessono Hotel, Didier Loustau, food and wine, Napa Valley, sommelier, wine clubsWine Lists: 6 Tips Take the Scare Away

In this second part of our series on Wine Lists Carl presents his tips and tricks on dealing with wine lists and we walk you through how to order from a wine list. Don’t fear the wine list, read Carl’s tips here…
food and wine, how to order wine, Melka Wines, sommelier, wine listsWhat to Expect at a Wine Dinner

It is said that the good times flow at wine dinners. After falling off dramatically in the past recession, it seems that wine dinners are quickly regaining their popularity these days. More and more restaurants are hosting wine dinners. And why not? Wine dinners that are done properly can be, and are, great fun, educational […]
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