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The Dangers of Being a Wine Writer

March 28, 2014 – 7:34 am

Let me say from the beginning, wine or spirits did not cause an accident. Rather, a photographic opportunity, an errant step and a fall were the contributing factors. Because of the accident, Kathy did not make the brandy tasting at Sarajishvili. Instead she waited patiently as the IWINETC Media Group processed brandy making and degustation. […]

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Monks at Dadiani Old Cellar Produce the Rolls Royce of Georgian Wines

March 27, 2014 – 1:59 am

We were surprised at a comparison of Ojaleshi as the Rolls Royce of Georgian wines where Saperavi is just a Volkswagon. Were the monks from Dadiani Old Cellars poking fun at the monks producing Saparevi from Alveredi Monastery? Actually after some reflection the analogy has validity from a purely financial point of view. There are […]

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A Kakhetian Supra

March 26, 2014 – 4:18 pm

Tradition, bounty and hospitality are the hallmarks of Simon Ruadze and his family. We had lunch in his distillery room just a short stroll from his house. Simon met us at our van, dressed in traditional Georgian dress. He spoke of providing visitors with an experience of a traditional Kakhetian supra. On the stroll to […]

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Two Western Georgian Wine Tastings Turn into Supras

March 24, 2014 – 9:20 pm

A supra is an important event in Georgia. It combines food, wine and people. The leader of a supra is a tamada. The tamada makes toasts, then everyone drinks. A tamada is not resigned to just one toast, but may make several toasts. Our last two wine tastings in Western Georgia turned into supras. Our […]

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Turkish Airlines lunch menu from Brussels to Istanbul

March 23, 2014 – 10:43 pm

We were flying in business class on a Turkish Airlines flight from Brussels to Istanbul. Upon entering the aircraft we first saw an apprentice chef wit white jacket and white chef’s hat. This was a different experience than on other carriers. After reaching cruising elevation, the chef passed out menus and took our drink order. […]

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Brussels Airlines Dinner Service from Washington Dulles to Brussels

March 23, 2014 – 10:30 pm

The flight from Washington’s Dulles airport to Brussels was a late flight leaving at 22:35. Dinner was served around 23:30. That is quite late for Kathy and I to have dinner, but I wanted to sample the wine selection and food offerings. There were several wines offered. Since I decided to have scallops for the […]

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How Do You Like Your Pinot Noirs? Bold or Delicate

March 21, 2014 – 4:22 pm

Oregon is home to many producers of Pinot Noirs. One of the newest wineries is Elizabeth Chambers Cellar in the Willamette Valley.

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Brunello di Montalcino 2009 DOCG from Piccini

March 19, 2014 – 10:14 am

Last week we opened and enjoyed this wine produced by Piccini located in the Chianti region of Italy. The Brunello di Montalcino 2009 DOCG….

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Buy the Right Wine Every Time: The No-Fuss No-Vintage Wine Guide

March 18, 2014 – 11:12 am

Buy the Right Wine Every Time: The No-Fuss No-Vintage Wine Guide by Tom Stevenson is now available.

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Book: Georgia, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine Arrives

March 13, 2014 – 5:38 am

We just received copies of our book Georgia, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine. Kathy and I began to research winemaking and qvevri making in Georgia last summer. In September we traveled to the country and experienced visiting over 30 wineries, monasteries and churches, harvested grapes, pressed grapes, cleaned and sanitized a qvevri, put our grapes […]

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