Category Archives: Wine

2018, A Year in Wine Tastings: Top Ten Wines

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Jim

In 2018 I led 63 Wine Tastings, mostly in the Grapes Bordeaux Room, a few in private homes. Over the course of the year there was a high degree of diversity to the themes. From modest wines that we enjoy … Continue reading →

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A Year in Wine Tasting

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Jim

As some already know… I am the lucky guy on the Grapes Team who gets to lead wine tastings for our local customers… something I have been doing for 17+ years. Since January 1 I have hosted 64 tastings, both … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Winemaker & the Breathtaking Wines of Domaine Leflaive

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Jim

Someone whispered at our table, “the four toughest jobs in the world in order of difficulty: Winemaker of Domaine Leflaive, Mayor of New York City, Coach of Notre Dame Football and President of the United States.” John and I were … Continue reading →

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Wines of Australia

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jim

On a land mass as big as nearly the Continental United Sates, Australia’s geography hardly seems suitable for viticulture.  The northern rim is a tropical climate covered in rainforest, woodland, grassland and mangrove swamp.  The massive interior is desert and … Continue reading →

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