October 2017 – The Client Bar

From the Author

“The Client Bar is my brainchild, a peek into the world of wine from the theatre of my mind. I started this work to give voice to my lively and opinionated prose during the special time that is my entry to the wine world. An accompaniment to my studies, but mostly a place to look back, laugh, and enjoy the progress of this path. I have a feeling the “work” of wine study won’t be work at all.”

~ Author, The Client Bar

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October 21, 2017Travels Wine Wine Study

Southbound to Austin, TX

The best part about being a wine-geek is [without a doubt] the ongoing set of new things you discover, taste, experience, and learn about on the journey to full-blown wine nerd. I’ve lately become a huge fan of the history in Washington and the juicy, impressive wines the region is producing. And, who’s with me […]

October 8, 2017October 8, 2017Wine Wine Study

The Major Reds, Major Whites

Allow me to introduce the stars of the show. By collection of name only. As I study each of these beauties, expect a fleshy blog post, devoting to each its own time in the spotlight. Major White Grape Varieties: Albariño Assyrtiko Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Grüner Veltliner Gewurztraminer Marsanne Melon de Bourgogne Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains […]

October 8, 2017January 15, 2018Quotes Reviews Wine Study

What I’ve learned so far. Or rather, not learned.

How about a little humble pie for Sunday morning brunch, say you? I’ve just had a hot, steaming pile of it friends, and trust me – it’s not tasty. The gap of passionately drinking, sharing and loving ALL things of the wine world versus becoming a student of wine in order to think and drink […]