Wine Snob: A wine enthusiast, particularly one who is pretentious, or self-important because of their "immense wine knowledge."

The tale of 3 wine services

The article reviews the wine service experiences at three restaurants in Whistler, British Columbia: Il Caminetto, Wild Blue, and Bearfoot Bistro. I emphasizes the importance of professional wine service, noting that the sommelier's engagement significantly enhances the dining experience. I also critiques the inconsistency in service quality and glassware used.

Why is champagne getting a bad reputation?

A club sponsored by Perrier-Jouët I remember I was once in a wine class and we were talking about champagne. Of course, as a champagne lover, I was a bit animated discussing the topic on not only sparkling wine but specifically in the sparkling wine of champagne. I mentioned that…

How to survive those awkward wine tasting dinners

HENRI GIRAUD Wine Tasting Dinner Henri Giraud is one of the many great producers of champagne in Champagne. I am fortunate to attend a number of wine tasting dinners including this featuring a number of Henri Giraud cuvée. They pride themselves in oak barrel (Fût de chêne) aging their wine…