A Tsunami of Umami- Italy&Japan Coalesce in California
Ame, a tidal wave of deliciousness hits San Francisco! Chef Marc surfs the Sashimi and more!© 2006 Chef Marc Vogel℗ 2006 Chef Marc's Culinary Adventures
Lake s Folly 2006 Vintage
Emails just went out inviting orders for the 2006 vintage of Lake’s Folly to be made. Langton’s wine auction site give the 2006 Hunter Valley vintage a 10/10 for Cabernets so get in quick on this Lake’s Folly release. I picked up a mixed case and a magnum to boot.Order form is here.
OWS#3: Interview with Matt Gant of St Hallett
OzWineShow #3 features an interview with Matt Gant, "Australian Young Wine Maker of the Year" for 2004.
Rodney Strong, Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
I’m not sure where to start with this wine since my review of the previous vintage became the subject for the first wine blogger meltdown ever last year. I even thought of not posting a review due to this experience but my curiosity got the better of me and I had to see what the [...]
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Best Wine Blog Posts for April 15th through May 29th
Best of the wine blogosphere for April 15th through May 29th:News from the trenchesConfession! Alice and Reductive Wine Writing EthicsHermann J. Wiemer 2007 Dry RieslingAnnouncing TasteNY: A Virtual Exploration of New York Wine, Beer and SpiritsPostcard from Germany: A House DividedLife is a Bell CurveWhy We Owe Robert ParkerWine Advocate Writers Spark Ethics Debate– [...]
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The Future of Wine Writing
Image via Wikipedia“There’s something happening here / What it is ain’t exactly clear…” — Stephen Stills,“For What It’s Worth”I’ve been away from the blog for much of this month but have been keeping up with my reading and, oh [...]
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In Search of Authentic Wine
I watched a documentary on food last night that changed the way I look at the raw materials of my meals. Politics aside, I think we have a problem right now that will take a long time to sort out. And in the meantime, I’m going to spend more time looking into the providence of [...]
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Winecast 76 Merlove
Five years and one day after I started this blog and podcast I get back behind the mic and restart regular podcasting. This episode features an interview with Rudy McClain, the filmmaker of the documentary Merlove. I also pick three Merlot wines from my tasting log for review.Show Notes:00:30– Welcome and show theme02:22– [...]
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Inventing The New Language of Wine Reviews
I sat down yesterday to record another Quick Picks podcast but didn’t come up with a usable recording. No, it wasn’t due to some audio setting mishap or lack of a great wine to talk about but something more fundamental.I didn’t want to read my review.For some time now I’ve been struggling with this notion [...]
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Wes Brustead
Wes Brustad President and CEO of the State Theatre located in the heart of New Brunswick is here today to talk about some very exciting holiday events coming up in the next few days and …
Corby Kummer
Corby Kummer is one of the country’s most respected food journalists. He is a writer for The Atlantic Monthly and the author of the book"Joy of Coffee", which was heralded by the New York Times as"the most definitive and …
In Search of Authentic Wine
I watched a documentary on food last night that changed the way I look at the raw materials of my meals. Politics aside, I think we have a problem right now that will take a long time to sort out. And in the meantime, I’m going to spend more time looking into the providence of [...]
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Best Wine Blog Posts for March 16th through March 31st
Best of the wine blogosphere for March 16th through March 31st:Top 10 Tips for Traveling Spain– Don t Forget the TP!!Oops! When famous wine writers get it wrongPLAYMOBIL WINE BAR STIRS OUTRAGECome see us at Wine 2.0 this ThursdayJack Keller s Disappeared Wine Blog UpdateEuropean Wine Bloggers Conference, 2009– Lisbon, Portugal– Could We Be [...]
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Inventing The New Language of Wine Reviews
I sat down yesterday to record another Quick Picks podcast but didn’t come up with a usable recording. No, it wasn’t due to some audio setting mishap or lack of a great wine to talk about but something more fundamental.I didn’t want to read my review.For some time now I’ve been struggling with this notion [...]
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OWS#12: Serving or Storing?
During Wine Australia, Mick and Hugo chatted with Di Hill of Transtherm Australia (transtherm.com.au). We go through the correct storage conditions for your wine including temperatures to serve and store both red and white wine.
OWS#13: Ernst Loosen Interview
This episode is a an interview with German Riesling extraudeair Ernst Loosen.
Wine Country Contrasts
Spent the weekend in the Hunter with my girlfriend and some friends. I’ll put up a list of some of my pics during the week but wanted to vent now. I thought i got marketing from the cellar door – it’s a chance for people to spend the weekend seeing where their favourite wines come [...]
OWS#8: Sydney Royal Wine Show (Part 1) Jukes, Halliday and a Few Tastings
Mick and Hugo attended the 2006 Sydney Royal Wine Show last month and recorded a few speeches, interviews and trophy tastings.
Sailing to Santorini: Supper at Selene
Leaving Sicily, Chef Marc Vogel joins Stephen Mathew’s aboard "Yellowdrama" where they sail the azure Aegean and make landfall on the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini, Greece. Here Chef Marc, with friends Ari and Stephen, pay a visit to one of Greece’s best restaurants, Selene.
Myth- A Magical Moment in San Francisco
Marc Vogel visits "Myth," one of San Francisco’s best restaurants located in the old Barbary Coast/ Jackson Square Area.
Chef Marc?s Inaugural Podcast
Chef Marc’s podcast will involve every aspect of food and travel– its senses and shared experiences. Marc will share his adventures and explorations of the food, the culture and the history of the places he visits.
Paris&The Rock: Pierre Gagnaire
Marc Vogel visits with one of the best- Pierre Gagnaire.
Best Wine Blog Posts for March 16th through March 31st
Best of the wine blogosphere for March 16th through March 31st:Top 10 Tips for Traveling Spain– Don t Forget the TP!!Oops! When famous wine writers get it wrongPLAYMOBIL WINE BAR STIRS OUTRAGECome see us at Wine 2.0 this ThursdayJack Keller s Disappeared Wine Blog UpdateEuropean Wine Bloggers Conference, 2009– Lisbon, Portugal– Could We Be [...]
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Best Wine Blog Posts for March 8th through March 14th
Best of the wine blogosphere for March 8th through March 14th:Capitalism, Karma and Building Juju in a Down EconomyRSVP Now for the Biggest TTL Event Ever!Wine& Spirits Restaurant PollI Hate The Pennsylvania Liquor Control BoardRobert Parker s BitchPaper Tigers, Barriers to Entry and the 2009 Wine Blog Watch ListBest Wine Blog Posts for March 8th [...]
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Unfiltered 9: The Return
Jeff Lefevere and I are back with another edition of the Unfiltered podcast after nearly a year in hiatus. We are joined by Tina Caputo, the Editor-in-Chief of Vineyard& Winery Management magazine, Joel Vincent, Executive Director of the OpenWine Consortium and co-founder of VinTank, and Tom Wark from Wark Communications and FERMENTATION.Show Notes:00:26– [...]
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Winecast 76 Merlove
Five years and one day after I started this blog and podcast I get back behind the mic and restart regular podcasting. This episode features an interview with Rudy McClain, the filmmaker of the documentary Merlove. I also pick three Merlot wines from my tasting log for review.Show Notes:00:30– Welcome and show theme02:22– [...]
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Perfect Thanksgiving Desserts
Quick and easy desserts that complement your Thanksgiving dinner….
The Day After?.Enjoying Leftovers.
Chef Marc shares ideas with what to do with all that leftover turkey…
Paella: Perfect for Your Party
Marc visits with Gene Burns on KGO Radio. Listen in as they talk about food, travel and holiday cooking tips.
Chef Marc?s Inaugural Podcast
Chef Marc’s podcast will involve every aspect of food and travel– its senses and shared experiences. Marc will share his adventures and explorations of the food, the culture and the history of the places he visits.