I met the MUTINEER Magazine team in 2010 at the Hospice du Rhone, in Paso Robles, California. They were there promoting the magazine, emceeing tastings, and otherwise trying to raise the energy level in the room. The temperature of beverage industry was rising, consumers were excited – about wine, mixed drinks, and micro-brews – but very few bloggers and … Continue reading I Joined The Mutiny …
How To See Wine Like A Pro
Without a doubt the question I get the most in my wine classes is “How can I learn to taste wine like a pro?” The short answer to this question is practice. The long answer is that there is no short cut to being the best. Practice is the key to success in everything. Read More >>> … Continue reading How To See Wine Like A Pro
New Somm Movie Looks to Demystify Wine
As a winemaker, wine journalist, and a wine educator, it's never easy to ascertain exactly what a guest or client knows about wine until you have a few precious moments to spend with them. Unfortunately, so much is left out of the conversation because the conversation is rarely long enough to speak about the part of the … Continue reading New Somm Movie Looks to Demystify Wine
Honesty, Honestly
#AMERICANWINEWRITER ASKS: WHERE ARE OUR WINE HEROES? I had a dream last night. Okay, it was this morning. Right before I woke up. Maybe that’s why it’s still fresh in my mind. I can feel myself moving through it, talking in it, even now, minutes into the future with my morning toast and coffee in … Continue reading Honesty, Honestly
The Best of 2014: Nemea, Greece
The short film above was produced by Ballenadepapel Bdp for Nemea Wineland during the #NemeaWineTour2014 As 2015 opens its doors to new opportunities, I find myself looking back on my favorite parts of 2014. There are a few experiences that I will remember, but there are also those memories that I will never forget. My … Continue reading The Best of 2014: Nemea, Greece
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