Marketing American Whiskey & Bourbon…from Barrel to Bottle

Marketing American Whiskey & Bourbon…from Barrel to Bottle
After many years in the fine wine business I have taken on an additional line of work: Product Marketing. My heightened awareness in this field has given me a new appreciation for the exceptional packaging of liquors, especially American Whiskey and Bourbons. The popularity of Bourbon and American Whiskey has steadily been on the rise, and besides ...

It Had Been A Long Time

It Had Been A Long Time
I was recently spending some time with a friend at there place last weekend when a glass of wine was offered. I of course was game, after all, it was 5pm somewhere! I was a little surprised when the friendly offering was a Riesling from Alsace, it had been a long time since I had ...

Another Great Meal On Its Way

Another Great Meal On Its Way
I am referring to the upcoming Easter holiday at my mother’s home in New York City. I have gained most of my love for food preparation from her.  I have learned, very simply, it’s the quality of the ingredients that insure a great meal. Ah, that leg of lamb is like no other to me!  ...

ABC (anything but Chardonnay)…Really?

I have been enjoying the pairing of fine wines with carefully and lovingly prepared foods for more than half my life. I have therefore established my pallet, my favorites, the foods that I absolutely love and foods that, well, get me through the day( a tuna sandwich, a slice a pizza, an apple, etc.) It ...

The Seasons of Wine

30. January 2016 Food, Wine 0
I enjoy living in New York. The changing seasons  makes for an opportunity to enjoy different styles of food and of course, wines. Every so often, Mother Nature takes hold, and makes you stay in. Two feet of snow came last weekend and we did just that. We had provisions, even a nice meal planned, we ...