Always loved this label from Bodega 4 Kilos. It is a winery on the Spanish Island Mallorca which makes wines mostly from autochton varieties. This wine in particular, 12 Volts, comprises only 20% of the local variety Callet, the rest being Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet. I remember it was a great wine but forgot to take notes. I thought I’d still share that label. Read the rest of this entry »
For many lovers of German Rieslings… err I mean for all folks of the trade that love German Riesling this is probably the event of the year.
All VDP estates are gathering in the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz and present their new collection to a public of journalists and professionals. The focus is on the entry and mid level wines since most of the top level wines are still bubbling in the cellars. Read the rest of this entry »
Right after my arrival in NY, my friend Jeff and I picked up a rental car to tour craft breweries on the East Coast.
Beer?
Yes, you heard right: Beer! Read the rest of this entry »
This might be the funniest thing I’ve read in weeks.
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A Virgin Airlines customer complains about the food served onboard in a letter to Richard Branson, the famous founder of the company. I guess the link already went around the world a couple of times, but there might still be some out there like me who will laugh out loud when reading it.
Some impressions from a 2 day trip to Dublin
An interesting mix of old, industrial and modern characterizes some parts of the city
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No matter what opinion we have on tv-chef Jamie Oliver, his fight for a new food culture where children are being educated about genuine and healthy food is a cause we all should support. I believe everyone needs a bit of junk food now and then, but it should remain the exception to your weekly or monthly diet as much as a fine dining meal should remain a rewarding exception.
Check out Jamie Oliver’s speech for his TED prize award:
