I arrive today in Paris to attend this weekend's Whisky Live. This will be the farthest I've ever traveled for the express purpose of drinking whisky. After that I'm going directly (by way of London Glasgow) to Islay to attend the Bruichladdich Academy. I will be hauling my computer along, and hope to post from both Paris and Islay.Today we'll have a best of story - a story which looks at the art...

Today I should be leaving Islay and heading to Glasgow for a night. My plans include hitting the famous Glaswegian pub The Pot Still. Then I'll be headed home tomorrow.----------------The following was a well-received story that discusses the wonderous effects that wood has on whisky. A shorter, more simplified version ...

I get a lot of requests for tips on hosting a tasting. The thing to keep in mind is that a tasting should be fun. Tastings can and should each have their own personalities. Enjoy the differences. Different attendees, different whiskies, different moods.But the keys to hosting a good tasting ...

The Rat tours Pinot country - the Russian River Valley - and reports on the best spots to hang...

Ok, so I haven't done this in a while and I know I'm going to miss a few here and there, but I felt it was time to recap my favorite wines I've ever tasted... There's only a handful that could even make the top... This differs from my annual ...

I'm watching the VMA's tonight. The Foo Fighters rock so hard. Love them - going to be my inspiration for the next few weeks - "The Best of Me" is in full swing with LIOCO in town to show-off their killer wines from California, 2005 Burgundies arriving, planning for market visits from Mendel, Luca, Tikal, La Posta , Lange wine producers. Oh and then there are a few MAJOR events coming...

Results of a blind tasting in Italy.

Pamela Anderson, Savanna Samson, naked winemakers...and Emeril

Forum: Food....and Wine Posted By: Don Thomas Post Time: 08-15-2007 at 04:50 PM

Choosing the perfect wine to accompany a meal can be a daunting task.  However Cape Grace Wine Sommelier, Chris Weston has come up with a satiable solution, termed "taste some of the best...