At a recent dinner party, a guest asked me, “What five wines would you want if you were stranded on a desert island?”
Well, that certainly gave me pause to stop and think about coming up with my “desert island” wine list. It is important to note that, just like my “best wines I have ever had,” my desert island wine list is not necessarily made up of the best wines I have ever had. While I have enjoyed spectacular wines, I wouldn’t necessarily want to have on a regular basis since that would simply spoil the uniqueness of the experience. But, on the other hand, there are a few incredible wines I wouldn’t mind being stuck with either.
Click HERE to read about my desert island list
Click HERE to listen to my recommendations on WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week
So with demands on our time piling up like cars on the Beltway at rush hour, sometimes the best course of action one can take to regain some modicum of relief is to simply order a pizza and open a decent bottle of wine. That’s were our annual pizza wine review comes to the proverbial rescue of harried households everywhere.
I was recently part of a three-person panel of judges at the 34th San Francisco wine competition. Since there are about 20 panels, you never know what your group will be asked to evaluate. Fortunately, our panel was blessed to begin the second day of judging with an assortment of sparkling wines. Trust me, after four years of participating in this elite competition, there are worse ways to start your day.
second favorite saying in Washington is, “it ain’t the heat, it’s the humidity.” Who are they kidding? Either way, it’s hot and I need a wine that cuts through a Washington summer like a motorcade cuts through rush hour traffic. I need a “Summer” wine.
Horsing Around for A Worthy Cause
On the evening of October 25th in Poolsville, Maryland, I am proud to be the Master of Ceremonies for Horses on Pointe, an evening dedicated to raising funds necessary to continue the therapeutic riding programs that bring so much joy to children and adults who can find a connection to the world through their bond with horses.
The evening will be filled with musical rides by Great and Small riders as well as some of the best riders, both professional and amateur, in the region. I encourage you to check out the link below and consider attending or donating to this little-but-amazing event.
Horses On Pointe