The Fear of Bacchus in Me
March 2, 2012 by Derek Swanson
More than a few friends have told me they want to learn more about wine so they are not embarrassed when handed the wine list during a business dinner or a date. After all, knowledge breeds confidence, right? Well, recently I had a revelation, or what Jules Winfield might call a “moment of clarity,” and [...]
Sommelier Haley Moore: Marchese di Gresy Barbaresco, Martinega
July 29, 2010 by Derek Swanson
This week’s recommendation was offered by Haley Moore, sommelier at Spruce in San Francisco. Haley made suggestions to pair with two dishes I chose from Spruce’s excellent menu: The Spruce sweetbreads with tagliatelle, foraged mushrooms, and brown butter, followed by grilled local albacore with corn fondue and braised chantrelles. “The sweetbreads are richly textured and [...]
