Wine is more than a delicious drink that enhances our mood, improves the dining experience (from pizza and burgers to venison and lobster) and helps artists to find their muse; wine can be an important economic engine. A recent study about Sonoma winegrowers and wineries determined that they add more than $13.4 billion to the […]
Wines of Sonoma visit New York City
Wine is more than a delicious drink that enhances our mood, improves the dining experience (from pizza and burgers to venison and lobster) and helps artists to find their muse; wine can be an important economic engine. A recent study about Sonoma winegrowers and wineries determined that they add more than $13.4 billion to the […]
Wines from Southwest France and French Fries: The competition
For those of us who are not geographically savvy, it might be useful to know that the 244 towns that are part of Southwest France (Aquitaine region) include: • Armagnac (Like cognac, distilled from white wine grapes, distilled, aged in black oak casks) • Biarritz (Think Napoleon III and Bridgette Bardot on holiday • Bordeaux […]
Wines from Southwest France and French Fries: The Competition
For those of us who are not geographically savvy, it might be useful to know that the 244 towns that are part of Southwest France (Aquitaine region) include: Common Grape Varieties Sud Quest records 300+ grape varieties (120 are indigenous) that are responsible for producing the aromatic wines that range from dry whites and fruity/full […]
New York developer acquires French winery: Chateau de Chausse
Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur on the St. Tropez peninsula, the French Chateau de Chausse recently introduced its wine to New York wine writers, buyers and collectors. Wine has been made in Provence for more than 2600 years and is the oldest wine-producing region in France. Vines need a minimum of 1400 hours of sunshine (degree […]
Chefs, Restaurant Managers, Supermarket Buyers: Heads up. Break Down the Barriers to New Food
I like to eat, and I like to try new products. Life can be really boring (food-wise) because new food options are unavailable thanks to the barriers created by food distributors and wholesalers. It is time that people responsible for buying the food that shows up in restaurants and on supermarket shelves got gutsy and […]
Chefs, restaurant managers, supermarket buyers: Heads up. Break down the barriers to new food
I like to eat, and I like to try new products. Life can be really boring (food-wise), because new food options are unavailable thanks to the barriers created by food distributors and wholesalers. If buyers for department stores and cosmetic retailers (think Sephora) were as timid as food distributors and buyers, consumers would be wearing […]
Wines of Australia: Consistency, Reliability and Awards
Wines of Australia: Consistency, reliability and awards
Know your Seoul
There is so much to see and do in Seoul, Korea, that there is never enough time to absorb all the sights, taste the incredible variety of food, visit the art galleries, and explore the palaces. This is a complex and modern city – and perhaps the following “heads-up” will enhance your Seoul experience. 1. Korea’s […]