The Man. Steven Spurrier. No Longer With Us, But His "Judgement of Paris" Has Changed Wine Forever..
May 30, 2025
I had the distcint honor to know Melvin Masters; responsible for some iconic imported brands of wine that you would see everywhere. Unfortunately, we lost him a year or two ago and I has saddened me ever since.
As a friend, he would reach out to his A-list of friends to encourage them to come on the podcast. Literally,...
May 27, 2025
Armen Ghazikhanian didn’t so much dive into the wine business as wander in with curiosity, a keen palate, and a spreadsheet in his back pocket. You’ll come away from this episode with more than just a newfound respect for Armenian wine; you’ll discover how a career in finance can lead to the art of curating...
May 22, 2025
When last in Bordeaux, I spent some time with Veronique Sanders-Van Beek, the Director of Chateau Haut Bailly. And as a result, she offered an internship to one of my favorite interns who graced the Wine of the Month Club. The young girl arrives shortly in Bordeaux to start her journey.
I learned from Mdm. Veronique...
May 20, 2025
I have known the Levys for years. I've known them as restauranteurs and gracious people. They fell in to the restaurant business and it was sink of swim; swim they did, creating an iconic establishment in heart of Southern California. From the restaurant came what one would consider the first of its kind in the San...
Family Philosophy Plays In The South Of Francee. Gerard Bertrand Credits His Father For The Passion.
May 17, 2025
I am halfway through Gerard Bertrands new book: "Multidimensional Wine" and realize it is a must read for wine professionals and novices alike..get it here:
https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/multidimensional-wine
Gerard Bertrand had not been in Los Angeles for a few years. He comes every 4-5 years to put on a...