How to Order Wine

by David Weitzenhoffer

I am a sommelier for a pretty fancy-pants restaurant. In this restaurant, there are a lot of serving rules, covering important issues such as the side from which wine is to be served, never turning the label from the guest, etc. For the most part, no one really cares about these things. People just want to know what to do when the wine shows up. Ordering wine shouldn't be hard.

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Who Draws the Wine Rhino Cartoons?
by David Weitzenhoffer

Chris Spencer is a good friend and a terrifically talented artist. The Wine Rhino character underwent many revisions with the input of the entire team, but it was Chris's superb ability that put it together for us.

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Wine of the Week: Santiago Ruiz, Alvarinho/Albarino, 2001
1. Gerard Bertrand Chardonnay, 2000
2. Marques de Arienzo Rioja, 1997
3. Penfolds Chardonnay, Koonnunga Hill, 2000
4. Valentine Bianchi Sauvignon Blanc 2001
5. Domaine Garrique Cuvee Speciale, 1999
6. Falesco Vittiano, 1999
7. Gini Soave Classico Superiore, 2000
8. Hyatt Cabernet/Merlot 1999
9. Nugola Vecchia Super Tuscan, 1999


 

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