Monthly Archives: March 2008
How the light gets in
In his immortal song "Anthem" Leonard Cohen says: There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in. I have loved that lyric from the first time that I heard it. It holds true for so many things. A crooked ...
Revana Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
The 2003 Revana Cabernet Sauvignon is exactly what should come to mind when one thinks of a Napa Valley Cabernet. It is big and bold, loaded with fruit and silky smooth tannins, and has a finish that goes on longer ...
Easter Dinner
There is a running argument in my house about what should be served for Easter dinner. My wife thinks it should be ham, and I think it should be lamb. To me, ham is an everyday kind of food and ...
Viva La Revolucion! Houston Chefs keep wine prices down.
My adopted hometown has a revolution going on in the food industry. Some of the very best restaurants in Houston have decided that selling wines at reasonable prices is good for business, and are being proven right. Viva La Revolucion! This ...
Is your sense of smell worth $8 million?
Lloyd's of London has insured the nose of winemaker Ilja Gort for $8 million. I'm with him on this one. "I thought it must be a horror to lose your smell," Gort said. "It would mean that you cannot taste ...
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