Besides being with your mother, what is the first thing you think of when celebrating Mother’s Day? The answer: Where are we going out to eat? You know every restaurant this Sunday will be packed and…
My First $10K Sell: A Tasting Guide to First Growth Bordeaux Wine
Last weekend, I was working in my restaurant when I was approached by a Casino Host before the dinner rush. This lady wanted to bring in her top client and family to my establishment wanting to buy…
Wine Craft: Easter Wine and Candy Pairings
Some people think Easter candy is just for the kids. Those people are wrong. While the kids are out in the backyard hunting for Easter eggs, reward yourself for staying up all night to dye those…
Acid Trip: MarioLunaSomm’s Range of Acidity in Wine
Warning! You are about to go on an “Acid Trip!” Just Kidding… Acid in wine is a funny thing: too little and a wine feels fat and flabby, but too much acidity will put your mouth on…
Wine Craft: 6 Major League Hot Dogs and Wine Pairings
Hot dog and wine pairings? It may sound weird, but this really is a case of tasting is believing. We’re not expecting you to chug a bottle of vino at the ballpark (disclaimer: we may have…
Salt and Wine Pairings: My Recipe for Piratas Tacos
I recently came across a Facebook ad promoting a packaged seasoning called Young Bae from a brand named FoodLoveTog in Indianapolis, Indiana. The fact that the name was a quirky twist on the classic Old Bay…
Guess This Mystery Syrah!
(This is beginning of a 4-part blog series called, “Syrah Education for Real Life” to amplify your passion for Syrahs or having to opportunity to learn about something you are not familiar with!) This blog is…
If Matt Damon Were a Glass of Wine?
Matt Damon is one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors since he and Ben Affleck appeared in Good Will Hunting in 1997. He’s been a genius, a thief, a rescued paratrooper in World War II, a serial…
Strawberry Champagne on Ice: 5 Must-Try Roses from Around the World
Last weekend, I found myself watching the Grammys replay late after work. I don’t know if it was all the pre-Valentine’s Day orders I was filtering through or maybe I was just hypnotized by the…
7 Ways Sparkling Wine Will Save Your Valentine’s Day!
There are two types of people in every relationship leading up to Valentine’s Day: One person is super-excited to hear and see what their significant other will have planned for the night so they can tell…
