The Wine of HD2012 In Pictures
May 15, 2012 by Derek Swanson
This year’s Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction proved once again that it is the premier event in DC for winos, foodies and generous people. Here is a pictorial of just some of the wines poured over 4 days:
Wine Storage & Concierge Service Coming to DC in the Fall
May 14, 2012 by Derek Swanson
Later this year, Domaine Wine Storage & Appreciation will open their first DC area facility in the Van Ness neighborhood Washington. The company aims to help their clients better enjoy the wine experience by taking care of the tedious tasks (i.e. logistics and inventory management) that come with the hobby. If you hate coming home to a UPS or FEDEX sticker on your door, Domaine [...]
Join Dick Rosano for a Wine Tour of Piemonte and The Alba Truffle Festival!
May 10, 2012 by Derek Swanson
This fall, author and wine expert Dick Rosano and Chef Stephen Sands will lead a small group of food and wine adventurerers on a tour through the Piemonte region of Italy. Want to join them? Here are the highlights of the 10-day boondoggle: Numerous degustazioni wine sampler lunches and cantina visits with local hosts under Dick’s [...]
Win A Date With Robert Parker!
April 13, 2012 by Derek Swanson
Next month the American Heart Association Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction will drop the hammer on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wine lovers, generously donated by Robert M. Parker Jr. Toting at least 16 bottles from his own personal cellar, Mr. Parker will host a wine tasting dinner for the winning bidder and 9 of his/her [...]
A Ripple in Wine
April 10, 2012 by Derek Swanson
More often than not I can choose from a wine list after quickly scanning the pages. As I am usually looking to try something new, the right selection tends to jump out at me, even from the longer, 3-ring binder-sized lists. Once in a while though, as happened this past Saturday at Ripple, a list will flummox [...]
