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“sustainability” Category

Adjectives Required?

August 9, 2010

I was musing about how backwards the world of food is and came across this post by Alice Feiring on Saignee. I already knew this, but wine is bizarro too. "Now,... MORE


What is Biodynamic Farming?

February 2, 2010

Good video synopsis of biodynamic farming from OrganicNationTV. I think that extending these principles into the cellar, i.e a self sufficient farm is vitally... MORE


Delicious wine is a minor part of a healthy food system

September 28, 2009

I'm writing over at Zachary Cohen's awesome blog, Farm to Table today. We need to work together to improve health and nutrition, reduce pesticides in our water... MORE


In Vino Veritas: A film by Geoffrey Finch

September 10, 2009

Geoffrey Finch born in Victoria, B.C now lives full time in Paris, France. He currently teaches biodynamic agriculture and its influence on the future of wine... MORE


Wine and cheese pairing. You can taste the difference provenance makes.

August 10, 2009

Sebastien Le Goff and I did a little wine and cheese pairing action at Vinocamp. The focus was matching not only wines and cheeses that taste great together,... MORE


An open letter from Sommelier to Chef

August 4, 2009

Dear Chef, Thank you for your dedication to our restaurant. For years, you have been scouring the earth for the best possible ingredients. You cultivate relationships... MORE