Malbec answers from The Wine Counselor
Why do so many people enjoy Malbec wines? 1. Big fruity flavors, 2. Priced right, 3. Americans can pronounce the name of the wine!
View ArticleYour Wine Counselor at the American Culinary Federation’s Regional Conference
Your Wine Counselor is speaking this weekend at the American Culinary Federation’s Regional Conference. Topics include a Beef & Wine Pairing and the 5 S’s of Wine. I would love to have you join me!...
View ArticleWhat’s Cooking Detroit show
Your Wine Counselor had a great time meeting attendees of the show. Thousands of folks in attendance! Two presentations at the show, both lots of fun & informative for guests.
View ArticleYour Wine Counselor talking about terroir-” a sense of place”
Please join me this Saturday & Sunday @the Shores of Erie Intl Wine Festival in Amherstburg, Ontario. I’m speaking on the topic of terroir- a sense of place. I’d love to see you there!...
View ArticleMichigan wines are better than ever
Michigan wines are better than ever. Enjoy this article about one of our older wineries! http://nwmichigan.secondwavemedia.com/features/cheateaudeleelanau102312.aspx
View ArticleGrand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Show
Please join me @ the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival Thursday Nov 8-Saturday Nov 10. I’m really looking forward to speaking, seeing old friends & making new ones. Please...
View ArticleLocal winemakers are in heaven
From home to heaven: a vining journey Heavenly Vineyards offers up bliss in a bottle. Aaron and Sandy Sedine are in heaven, at least from their point of view. They’re the proud proprietors of Heavenly...
View ArticleTremendous growth in USA wineries
At the turn of the millennium, there were approximately 2,000 wineries in the United States. Today, there are close to 8,000.
View ArticleTaster’s Guild Judging
Your WC had a wonderful time judging many, many wines from all over the world. From Italy to Indiana, lots of delicious juice.
View ArticleNew labeling for wines
Per the U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau under a new rule issued May 28, wineries may optionally place the familiar nutritional analysis label on bottles of wine.
View ArticleNapa Valley begins replanting
A massive replanting that will uproot 15% of vineyards in Napa Valley over the next five to six years has begun, according to Napa Valley Grapegrowers. As for what is being planted, Cabernet Sauvignon...
View ArticleMichigan AVAs
Enjoy this article! http://midwestwinepress.com/2013/10/05/michigan-avas/
View ArticleThe 1st S of Wine-See the Wine
This short & funny video shows you the first S of wine. Have fun!
View ArticleMichigan Chefs de Cuisine seminar on Champagne & sparkling wines
Had a great seminar on Champagnes & sparkling wines with the MCCA. Lots of excellent questions and wines.
View ArticleThanksgiving 3 Ways
Enjoy reading this article about 3 different takes on our traditional meal.
View ArticleGrand Rapids Wine, Beer & Food Show
Please join me @ the Grand Rapids Wine, Beer & Food Show this weekend! Hope to see you there-I’m conducting 6 seminars-let’s have some fun!http://showspan.com/GRW/
View ArticleSpotlight on Champagne
Sparkling wines are the hottest category in wine. Always enjoyed on special occasions, folks are drinking them more often than ever before. They are the most versatile wines made, pairing with just...
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