Now that warmer weather is upon us I usually turn to those lighter summer wines. Top of my list are rosé wines. Rosé wines have been making resurgence in recent years and if you seek out some good ones you’ll know why. These are not the sweet cloying ‘white zin’ you may remember. Neither red nor white they make [...]
Entries from May 2009
May 28, 2009
The Recession Marches On
Is it the economy or just the usual darwinian cyle of life for eating establishments? I’m not sure. Haven’t seen too many open, but in the past sixty days or so Hagan’s Tavern, Hennings, Los Potrillos (open less than a year) and reportedly Lotus Chinese Cuisine have all shut their doors.
May 26, 2009
Ethics
Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about two reviewers from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate accepting trips etc. from winemakers. One reviewer “vacationed and enjoyed lavish social dinners in the company of wine importers whose wines he reviews.” It raises some interesting ethical questions. I think the potential for abuse is especially ripe in the [...]
