With statistics revealing that nearly half of Americans are planning to use a digital device (desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet) as a primary means of purchasing holiday gifts versus just over 33-percent of folks planning to beat the streets and shop in-store, digital mobile consumerism has clearly come of age. I myself am indelibly on […]
The Journey of the Chardonnay Grape from Old World to California
California Chardonnay has gone through a transformation over the years. It was the Judgement of Paris in 1976 that put it on the map as a serious wine that could rival Burgundy producers who’d been making wine for centuries. But during the 1990’s, a lot of experimentation in the California wine market took place. The […]
Vines in the Auxois Hills Once Again
We had a white wine from Viserny last week. That’s Viserny there in the photo. It’s just down the road from where we live. And you would never guess but it’s the most important wine village in the area. The wine we tasted was a well-made-home-made inscrutable, and enough of a curiosity that we wanted […]
10-Vins to take the world of the wine drinker to a new level
Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016. The scene of the yearly Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Each year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the expo in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the future. This year crowds were not left disappointed. On display were a variety of gadgets, vehicles and accessories, all designed with the […]
Burgundy Wine and Burgundy Cheese
Food and Wine Pairings in a Microcosm – One of the best things about living in a traditional food and wine culture is that you don’t necessarily have to be traditional. Living in Burgundy, we enjoy a culinary tradition that runs deep. The cuisine is world-renowned and the wines are sublime. But those of us […]
Epicure Events Aplenty at Bijou French Bistro La Jolla
“Bijou” is French for “jewel,” which is a fitting moniker for this enchanting eatery nestled in the heart of La Jolla, boasting a plum position on Prospect Street. While Bijou French Bistro is relatively new on the scene, celebrating its first anniversary in June 2015, Bijou’s roots extend much deeper into San Diego’s renowned culinary […]