Author Archives: Kris
Newer posts →How to Spot a Good Wine List.
August 5, 2011Everyone has their own idea of what they deem a “good wine list” to be; here’s what I look for… Diversity A decent wine list should have representation from the majority of the worlds major wine producing regions. Fair … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged BTG, Jacksonville, Sommelier, wine list | Leave a comment //King Estate Wine Dinner at Restaurant Medure
August 4, 2011 Posted in Events | Tagged Jacksonville, Matthew Medure, Resturant Medure | Leave a comment //Torrontes: The Little Grape That Could!
August 4, 2011The Story Torrontes [Tohr-ron-tez] is quite easily the most widely planted white grape variety in Argentina with Chardonnay in a distant 2nd; and with the recent upsurge in sales over the past couple of years, it’s likely to stay that … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Argentina, Mendoza, Pinot Grigio, Salta, Torrontes | Leave a comment //If Only It Were This Simple!
August 3, 2011 Posted in Funny | Leave a comment //Dante Robino Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina.
August 2, 2011Grape 100% Torrontes [Tohr-ron-tez] Facts Torrontes is to Argentina, what Pinot Grigio is to Italy. Not quite as famous yet, but certainly has already become the signature white grape of the country. Torrontes is the most planted white … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Argentina, Dante Robino, Estate Bottled, Mendoza, Torrontes | 1 Comment //The Top 10 Things That Can Ruin Your Wine Experience. Part Two.
July 30, 2011#5 Poor Glassware Anyone who knows me knows that I remain very down-to-earth when it comes to wine. With that being said, if I’m out at a restaurant (normally the inexpensive kind); and I see they are using some kind … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Corked, Glassware, Restaurants, Serving Temperatures, Sommelier, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
