The Chosen Vine

Wine Profile: 2015 Leoville Barton

While I would typically hold such a bottle for 5, 10, 15 years down the road, the 2015 Leoville Barton was just begging to be opened for a very particular reason. I have been making space for younger… Read More

Building a Wine Collection

One of the most interesting topics about wine that I engage with people on is the subject of collection, or acquisition. Usually after the average wine drinker finds a wine they are hooked on, he/she either wants to… Read More

Music Pairings

This is a topic I’ve been looking to talk about for a while. Our brains are wired to use our five senses simultaneously. In fact, when we consume wine we are actively using at least three to four… Read More

What’s Your Corkage Fee?

Sleek decor. Classy music. Attentive service. Award-worthy cuisine. It’s very easy to say screw it and order an expensive bottle off a wine list when you’re in an upscale restaurant. The establishment preys off of the customer’s sentiment…. Read More

Food Pairings: Oysters

Oysters are delicate in its nature. Not everyone is a fan of the taste or texture of them, and each species has its own characteristic. There are five main types of oysters: Pacific – sweeter, less briny than… Read More