A Note about the Som Series There’s something about that 9-letter word, sommelier, which turns your average wine drinker into a sudden beer drinker at the very mention of their presence. Let’s face it: the world of wine can be intimidating. Sometimes I hear wine discussion and judgment within groups of people and I internally […]
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Som Series: Private Food-and-Wine Pairing at Seasons 52
A Note about the Som Series There’s something about that 9-letter word, sommelier, which turns your average wine drinker into a sudden beer drinker at the very mention of their presence. Let’s face it: the world of wine can be intimidating. Sometimes I hear wine discussion and judgment within groups of people and I internally […]
Wine & Weddings: Choosing Reception Wines
In two previous blog posts, I discussed ways to integrate wine into wedding ceremonies and as personalized wine favors, in addition to adding wine as part of your wedding décor or as a guest book. This third post will discuss the wines I chose for our own wedding, how wines were received, and some general […]
Wine & Weddings: Décor & Guest Books
In a previous blog post, I discussed ways to integrate wine into wedding ceremonies and as personalized wine favors. This second post will discuss how to use wine in a non-consumption way: as part of your décor and as a guest book. Using Wines (or Bottles) as Decor While the use of old barrels and […]
Wine & Weddings: Ceremonies & Favors
In the last few years, it’s fair to say that I have been an honored guest at a number of weddings. Some have been large gatherings, some small intimate affairs. Some have been traditional and others quite modern. No matter what the theme of the wedding, the time of year it took place, and the […]
