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.
Perfect Thanksgiving Desserts
Quick and easy desserts that complement your Thanksgiving dinner….
Review: Wine Enthusiast Guide for iPhone
Back when the iPhone App Store launched last July I did a search for wine applications. At the time there were just a handful of choices, most of them for taking notes which I wrote up as a first look post. A search today turns up about 30 wine apps with an array of choices [...]
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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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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 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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Stephanie Izard (Top Chef)
Most people know our next guest by her first name. Her fans love her food, her grace, and of course her smile. We’re proud to introduce Bravo TV’s Season Four"Top Chef,"Stephanie …
Susan McKenna Grant
Susan McKenna Grant is a culinary expert who specializes in"slow food"cooking, pastry making, and artisanal baking. After retiring as founder of computer graphic company Alias Research, McKenna moved to Europe and now owns and operates La …
Thomas Keller (Chef and Restaurateur)
Thomas Keller is, indisputably, one of the nation’s most reputable and recognized chefs and restaurateurs. As owner of the French Laundry in Napa Valley, California and the per se in New York City, he stands as the only American-born chef to have …
Robert Kenner: Food Inc.
Erich Schlosser and Robert Kenner have made one of the most explosive film ever about how our food is made and who own it all. Time Magazine calls the film"Bracing, compassionate, thrilling and compelling."Entertainment Weekly wrote, …
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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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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How I Taste and Review Wines
I’ve been thinking these past weeks about how to post a number of reviews I have in my Evernote tasting log. After experimenting with different formats I think I have arrived at a good starting point that will be refined as I go through your feedback and by just posting reviews. Since wineries have sampled [...]
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc
2003 Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc – The Vine Times Rating – 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) A light straw almost clear colored Chenin Blanc with apple and pear aromas, with sweet citrus, herbal and mineral flavors balanced by acidity and minerality that is characteristic of Chenin Blanc. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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Stephanie Izard (Top Chef)
Most people know our next guest by her first name. Her fans love her food, her grace, and of course her smile. We’re proud to introduce Bravo TV’s Season Four"Top Chef,"Stephanie …
Eric Asimov (Chief Wine Critic for the New York Times)
Eric Asimov is the Chief Wine Critic for the New York Times. Although he formerly edited the renowned paper’s"Living"and"Style"sections, he is most known for his reviews of all types of New York City restaurants, …
The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Alamos Malbec
2003 Almos Malbec – The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep purple colored full bodied and bold Malbec with dominant black cherry, blackberry, cocoa, smoky oak and slight spice characteristics.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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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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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon – The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) This young affordable Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum, cherry with subtle hints of vanillin oak. A soft and smooth palate shows plum and black cherry fruit flavors. Spicy cinnamon and toasty oak flavors add to this wine.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir
2003 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir – The Vine Times Rating – 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) This 2003 Pinot Noir has a wonderful bouquet of red berry fruit, bright cherry, strawberry and plum with a slight touch of toasted oak. Ripe red berry fruit flavors last throughout it’s lingering soft finish. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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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 Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Francis Coppola Syrah-Shiraz
2003 Francis Coppola Diamond Series Syrah-Shiraz – The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep purple colored wine with plenty of black cherry, raspberry, black currant, cocoa, pepper and slight spice characteristic.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Ravenswood Merlot
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep red Merlot with an intense fruit nose of blueberry, raspberry and plum. To read more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay
2004 St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay – The Vine Times Rating – 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor Choice Vine Award) A refreshing, crisp and perfectly balanced Chardonnay with plenty of green apple, pear and citrus flavors. It’s medium body and smooth texture make this oak-free Chardonnay a perfect match with seafood dishes or any summertime dish.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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