What you need to know about the wines of Bordeaux

Two new Chardonnays by the glass at Forepaugh's

Tasting 1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia

A brief tutorial on sparkling wines of the world

My most embarrassing moment as a sommelier, and a perfect mature red Bordeaux

Tasting 2005 Chateau Cos d'Estournel

Tasting the 2024 Wine Spectator Wine Of The Year

Tastingn a superb, maturish, reasonably priced Barolo

Tasting a sensational Alexander Valley Zinfandel

Tasting an absolutely superb Mendoza Malbec, but with one huge complaint

Tasting a perfect, mature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

A series of wonderful wine dinners at Forepaugh's Restaurant in Saint Paul MN

Musings on the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima

A highly regarded wine to be avoided, in my opnion

Tasting a legendary Napa Valley red

Tasting an absolutely superb Barolo

Tasting a wonderful Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

Tasting a VERY unusual bottle of a VERY legendary wine, 1982 Chateau Petrus

Tasting 2014 Joseph Phelps Insignia

Two near perfect wines enjoyed Saturday night