“Light the candles and pour the red wine into your glass. Before you begin to eat, raise your glass in honor of yourself. The company is the best you’ll ever have.” – Daniel Halpern, Poet, from How to Eat Alone Buenos Aires – A group of local wine aficionados contacted me for a little private… Read More Red, Red Wine
I have come to the conclusion that the major part of the work of a President is to increase the gate receipts of expositions and fairs and bring tourists to town.” – William Howard Taft, 27th U.S. President Buenos Aires – It’s that time again, the annual Vinos y Bodegas expo. Since I already went… Read More Wonderland Revisited
Nurse Fearing (uncovers dinner): “Lentil delight, dandelion salad, goat’s cheese.” James Bond (opening his secret cache): “Beluga caviar, quail’s eggs, vodka, foie gras.” – from Never Say Never Again Buenos Aires – Over the last few days I’ve had the opportunity to taste some interesting wines, pulled out of one cellar or another. Just a… Read More Wines from the Cellars…
You know from past experiences that whenever you have been driven to the wall, or thought you were, you have extricated yourself in a way which you never would have dreamed possible had you not been put to the test. The trouble is that in your everyday life you don’t go deep enough to tap… Read More Wine Pairing
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.” – Christopher Columbus, explorer Buenos Aires – I know, you’ve been waiting for it. It’s not like I could take a class in various techniques and not try them out here and there. No worries that… Read More Grasping for Air
Montevideo – Sated from our little asado lunch (they made me take second helpings of both lamb and beef), we piled back into the van and headed generally towards Montevideo. Our remaining goal, two more wineries, but with a minor twist to help us pack a little more tasting into our remaining time – we… Read More Technological Wonder
Buenos Aires – Had an invitation from an old friend from New York who picked up and moved to Buenos Aires about 7 months ago. She’d never been here before, but friends told her she’d like it, and she does! Kudos to Heather for the gumption to just up and go! Anyway, she is now… Read More Puttin’ on the Ritz
Buenos Aires – I realized this evening that the 4th of July came and went without notice. It’s the first time I’ve been out of the U.S. on the 4th. No fireworks! I also realized that I’m spending the “summer” in “winter” because of switching hemispheres. So much for a tan… Picked up a bottle… Read More Where did summer go?