Monthly Archives: October 2008
Bloggers off and running
The first wine bloggers conference is under way in Sonoma. I’m sure you’re going to get updates from Lenn over at LENNDEVOURS. They’ve sent out a press release, which notes the increase in bloggers over the past four years and … Continue reading
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Spanish wine Icon tasting
A brief on the wines we tasted tonight at the Icon tasting. More notes tomorrow. It’s time for bed.
Two days with Pancho
If anyone has the opportunity to learn about Spanish wine with Pancho Campo, s/he should take it. The first Spanish Master of Wine travels the world with his Wine Academy of Spain promoting Spanish wine. I just finished the two-day … Continue reading
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Noble House tasting
I’ve been in the city since Monday for the Spanish wine class, which just finished. But first, a post about the Noble House tasting held Monday at Bar Americain. There I met Anthony Allport, whose wine I tasted out at … Continue reading
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Words on Premium
I have an article on Premium Wine Group in the Fall issue of Edible East End magazine. It’s the one currently on the street now with the Brussels sprouts on the stock quote pages on the cover. At right is … Continue reading
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Spanish wine class
There’s been a last minute change in the schedule for the Spanish wine class. I got an e-mail that says: I am thrilled to inform you that we have just received the confirmation that Mr. Cesar Saldaña, CEO for the … Continue reading
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Recommended reading
I just made it through this book in preparation for the Spanish wine educator’s class I will be taking next week. The maps are pretty good; I kept my World Atlas of Wine closeby for comparison, but this book is … Continue reading
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One way to break in?
The Court of Master Sommelier’s website has a job section and on September 9, The French Laundry posted a position for a wine intern. It goes like this: Wine Intern, The French Laundry Restaurant ~ Napa Valley, CA Title: Wine … Continue reading
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Classes starting
I’m going to start wine classes for the staff at the restaurant. (Reflected in the wine glass is my preferred method for keeping notes: the marble notebook. I have my whole college education on a shelf.) I’ve found that people … Continue reading
It’s all about Spain
I have signed up for the Spanish Wine Educators Course to be given in New York at the Warwick Hotel on October 21 through October 23. Organized by the Spanish WIne Academy, the course will be given by Pancho Campo … Continue reading
