On Tues April 5th 2011, I got the chance to meet with Victoria Ordonez, sister to Spanish wine importer Jorge Ordonez. After an always amazing lunch at Taverna, I got a few minutes to ask her a little more … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Dessert Wine, Jacksonville, Jorge Ordonez, Malaga, Moscatel, Ordonez, Rioja, Spain, Taverna, Victoria Ordonez | Leave a comment //Trump buys Kluge winery operation for $6.2 million The Trump Organization, headed by business mogul and potential presidential candidate Donald Trump, bought the bulk of the Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard at auction. So it seems that The Donald … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Australia, Gary Vaynerchuk, Napa, Social Media | Leave a comment //It’s been far too long since I’ve featured a food and wine pairing! I find that pairing with food is one of my favorite ways of analyzing a wine. So many New World wines seem to be more suited … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Asian, California, Cucumber, Daikon, Mirin, Pairing, Paso Robles, Publix, Recipe, Sauvignon Blanc, Seafood, Verdelho, Vermentino, Viognier | Leave a comment //What: Merryvale Winemaker dinner featuring Sean Foster, Senior Winemaker. Where: Bistro AIX – 1440 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207. 904-398-1949 When: Thursday, April 14, 2011. 6:30 – 10:00pm Cost: $125 per person, including tax and gratuity This wonderful … Continue reading
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