Fine Wines (Re)Visited

WBW 30: Pax Syrah
My turn to host another Wine Blogging Wednesday has come around a little sooner than I expected due to a late cancellation, but I had Syrah in mind from recent tastings and it seemed to be the perfect wine to enjoy this time of year. When Lenn asked me to step in last week, I [...]

Another Wine 2.0 Chat Today
It’s kind of late notice but I will be holding another online discussion about Wine 2.0 in about 2 hours. This time the service used will be Campfire and there is a limit to the number of participants so better show up early if you want to join us. This time I’ll pass the baton [...]

My Apologies to IE Users
For the past several weeks my blog theme has not displayed correctly in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or 7. For some months there have been minor issues that have not been more than an annoyance but now the site is almost unreadable. I have decided to abandon my efforts at fixing my current [...]

Stormhoek Continues To Innovate
Speaking of wineries way ahead of the curve, the folks at Stormhoek have a very interesting campaign going on in the UK for Valentine’s Day. To promote their new labels featuring gapingvoid.com cartoonist Hugh MacLeod’s creations, they have taken him on the road to sign drawings, bottles, etc. This is nothing new, but [...]

The Rules for the two minute turkey carving.
1. Cut the four joints off the turkey, the two wings and the two legs atthe joints, you can feel the joint. Your knife will glide through thejoint, if you are fighting it, you are probably cutting bone. Readjust your knifeso that you just cut through [...]

Zarzuela: A Taste of Spain in San Francisco
Join Chef Marc on a recent visit to "Zarzuela" a Spanish tapas restaurant in San Francisco

Best of The Best with Chef Marc, Pt. 1
Join Chef Marc in Episode I of his visit to Toledo, Spain. In this important medieval town, he roams the streets of this beautiful city, explores the second largest fish market in the world and visits with Chef Adolfo Mu oz as he prepares a wonderful lobster dish.

The World Cup of Fine Dining-The Italian-French Connection
Chef Marc Vogel visits Sicily and talks with French-trained Chef Damiano Ferraro of "Baglio della Luna."

The Rules for the two minute turkey carving.
1. Cut the four joints off the turkey, the two wings and the two legs atthe joints, you can feel the joint. Your knife will glide through thejoint, if you are fighting it, you are probably cutting bone. Readjust your knifeso that you just cut through [...]

Jacques Torres
At twenty-six years old Chef Jacques Torres achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest recipient of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France Patissier Award. Since joining The FCI in 1993, Torres has shared his passion for the pastry arts in …

Kevin Zraly
Kevin Zraly is the author of The Windows on The World Wine Course Book, the best selling wine book in history. Kevin was wine director at Windows on the world from 1976 till 2001 where he built the largest restaurant wine cellar in the world. In The …

Bob Lape&Joanna Pruess
Seduced by bacon: Seduced by Bacon contains 19 delicious bacon recipes for every meal of the day. Seduced by Bacon not only contains recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks but"Bacon Bits"(interesting facts and stories …

Thomas Keller (Chef/Owner of The French Laundry)
Thomas Keller is the internationally renowned chef/owner of The French Laundry in Yountville, CA, Per Se in New York, and Bouchon in both California and Las Vegas. He is the author of several cookbooks. His newest restaurant project is Ad Hoc, a …

OWS#9: Sydney Royal Wine Show (Part 2)
Download Standard PodcastOWS#9 brings the final episode in the Sydney Royal Wine Show twin-pack. Probably our biggest show yet! There’s 3 interviews and 2 bottle reviews and I must apologise for the delay. It takes hours and hours to get everything together.I probably should have split it into three smaller chunks and released them more [...]

OWS#6: Victorian Winemakers (Part 1) – Roy Moorfield and Savaterre
The interviews this episode include Roy Moorfield, who founded the event 27 years ago and Keppell Smith, owner and winemaker at Savaterre. These guys were most accommodating with being interviewed on the spur of the moment and both are clearly very passionate about what they do. Keppell produces some fantastic wine and I highly recommend adding yourself to his mailing list. Savaterre’s production and distribution are limited but the mailing list is a direct way to access the coming releases.

Kevin Zraly
Kevin Zraly is the author of The Windows on The World Wine Course Book, the best selling wine book in history. Kevin was wine director at Windows on the world from 1976 till 2001 where he built the largest restaurant wine cellar in the world. In The …

Annie Wayte (Chef)
In Keep It Seasonal, acclaimed chef Annie Wayte shows cooks that ingredients that are truly fresh, local, and in season are better tasting and better for you. Think of a fresh, crisp fall apple, a tender spring artichoke, or a juicy summer peach. …

Seth Roberts
Seth Roberts, Ph.D. is a professor of phychology at the University of California at Berkeley. He serves on the editorial advisory board of the journal Nutrition and has published dozens of articles on many topics, including health, nutrition, and …

Cliff Crooks (Top Chef)
Cliff Crooks is the Executive Chef at Salute!, a New Jersey native (Essex County no less) and a competitor on season two of Bravo TV’s highly successful"Top Chef". This show is a favorite of The Guys. Cliff talks to Mark and Francis …

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick- Raymond Estates Merlot
2002 Raymond Estates Merlot – The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) An enjoyable medium-bodied merlot with black berry, cherry and a touch of spice in the nose and palate. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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Cabernet Sauvignon and Stuffed Peppers
This Week: Joe and Christina pair Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Sonoma County with Stuffed Peppers. Share the evening as they enjoy this hearty meal and evaluate the wine.Click Podcast link for show # 4Show # 4 Wine LinkShow # 4 Recipe Link

Fig and Raspberry Clafouti with Sauternes
This Week: Joe and Christina finish up their Bordeaux series pairing a 2001 Chateau d’ Arche with a Fig and Rasberry Clafouti. The southern region of Bordeaux’s left bank , Saturenes, is explored and the region’s unique winemaking practices are discussed. Join them for a Saturday Night of Wine, Food and [...]

Lobster and Sauvignon Blanc
This Week: Joe and Christina pair Kim Crawford 2004 Sauvignon Blanc with a classic New England lobster boil. They kick it up a notch by adding Pouilly Fume and Sancerre into the tasting mix.Click Podcast link for show # 3Show #3 RecipeShow #3 Wines

Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken with Zinfandel
This Week: Christina prepared a delicious Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken along with green beans, red peppers and almonds. Joe paired a Rancho Zabaco 2001 Zinfandel ( Sonoma Heritage Vines) with the meal. Joe reveals one of his tricks to pairing wines. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.Click [...]

Unfiltered 1 – Twisted Oak
A new monthly podcast featuring a panel of wine bloggers and an industry guest. Co-host Jeff Lefevere of Good Grape and I welcome Tom Wark from FERMENTATION and Jeff Stai from the Twisted Oak Winery.Show notes:00:24 – Welcome and introductions01:53 – Show format02:16 – Twisted Oak Winery background08:04 – Direct to consumer shipping trends14:28 – [...]

Sushi and Pinot Noir
This Week: Join Joe and Christina as they foray into the exotic world of Sushi. A 2004 Castle Rock Pinot Noir from Monterey California is paired to the meal. As always, Saturday Night is for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for Show # 13The recipe [...]

Meatloaf and Bordeaux (Entre-Deux-Mers)
This Week: Christina cooks up one of Americas most popular dishes…meatloaf. In this third part of a Bordeaux series that seems to go on and on our hosts pair a red from Entre-deux-Mers with their meal.Click Podcast link for Show # 10Show #10 Recipe LinkShow #10 Wine [...]

Turkey Bolognese with Shiraz
Joe and Christina paired Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2000′ with Christina s very own home made Turkey Bolognese. They discussed easy ways to pair wine and food, reasons for decanting and the grape varietal Shiraz / Syrah.Click Podcast link for show # 2Show # 2 RecipeShow # 2 Wine

Lasagna with Chianti Classico Reserva
This Week: Joe and Christina pair a Castello Di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Reserva, 1999 with a cheese and meat lasagna. Italian wines from Tuscany are discussed along with an overal evaluation of the food and wine. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for show # 6Show #6 Recipe [...]