I arrive today in Paris to attend this weekend's Whisky Live. This will be the farthest I've ever traveled for the express purpose of drinking whisky. After that I'm going directly (by way of London Glasgow) to Islay to attend the Bruichladdich Academy. I will be hauling my computer along, and hope to post from both Paris and Islay.Today we'll have a best of story - a story which looks at the art...

Today I should be leaving Islay and heading to Glasgow for a night. My plans include hitting the famous Glaswegian pub The Pot Still. Then I'll be headed home tomorrow.----------------The following was a well-received story that discusses the wonderous effects that wood has on whisky. A shorter, more simplified version ...

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Michael Alberty Post Time: 12-27-2006 at 08:36 PM

I get a lot of requests for tips on hosting a tasting. The thing to keep in mind is that a tasting should be fun. Tastings can and should each have their own personalities. Enjoy the differences. Different attendees, different whiskies, different moods.But the keys to hosting a good tasting ...

The Rat tours Pinot country - the Russian River Valley - and reports on the best spots to hang...

Over and out - for a while anyway. Website cold turkey beckons.

Forum: Social Hall Posted By: Roberto Giovanni Rogness Post Time: 11-15-2006 at 12:49 AM

Vine Spot wishes all a ‘Wine-der-ful’ a nd Merry Christmas. Happy Sipping! Dezel...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Drink plenty of wine, eat good food, and enjoy the company arround you. I cannot wait to see my family and friends after almost an entire year (haven’t been home since I moved here). I will try my best to keep up with the blog...