Monthly Archives: August 2011

Judging wines at the Minnesota State Fair

Judging wines at the Minnesota State Fair

The day begins early, which is almost always a glorious summer morning with birds singing and an absence of mosquitoes.  The yellow jackets have not yet found the trash cans, the animal barns smell of animals rather than their manure,

The one reason why you should take stemware seriously

The one reason why you should take stemware seriously

An open letter to restaurant and wine bar owners of the Twin Cities regarding stemware: You can attend stemware comparison tastings.  You can listen to Mr. Riedel lead you through the nuance of a Sauvignon Blanc glass versus a Pinot