“The wine is still arrogant,” legendary sommelier (and now Area Manager of Ramon Bilbao wines) Patrick Tabhan said as I arrived in El…
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“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of being well-preserved, but to skid sideways, chocolate in one…
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“What you are now trying is a type of Sherry that is… Of an acquired taste,” one of my instructor colleagues said, cautioning…
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It’s getting hot in the Philippines. Living in a tropical archipelago (with 7,107 or 7,108 islands depending on the tide, as one of…
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A year in the life of a wino/alcohol professional wanes and waxes. There are days when my schedule is pretty light, and I…
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Confession: When I began studying wines, the topic of Spanish wines bored me. Maybe it was the lack of options back in the…
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“Guaps,” I texted our friend from Barcino’s, “what do you suggest I do in Barcelona for 72 hours?” “Hola guapa! Wanna visit any…
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One of the things people don’t know about my job is that it involves travel, culture, history, language, chemistry, viticulture and gastronomy (phew!).…
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When I went to one of my favorite hangouts, Poco Deli, (good food, good wine, friendly service), I was surprised to find a…
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Okay, I know they got eliminated this year (in the World Cup, duh)… A fact that I didn’t let a friend forget as…