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Celebrating Oregon Wine Month with Thomas Pinot Noir 2

Jun

1

2015

The month of May was Oregon Wine Month, and while I am not sure by what authority that designation was made, I nonetheless enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to drink more Oregon wines. In honor of Oregon Wine Month, I thought it would be fun to put together a tasting of one of the best, but ...

The Wines of (Not So) Polar Q 1

May

19

2015

The date was January 28, 1990. The San Francisco 49ers were blowing out the Denver Broncos with a final score of 55-10. At the same time a small band of fanatics – some might say maniacs – gathered in the cold and snow of a suburban back yard in Columbus, Ohio. Their purpose was not ...

New Orleans Wine Scene Explodes with New Choices

May

4

2015

Wine, wine everywhere. That could well be the story of the year for the New Orleans hospitality industry. It is not just wine bars that have been springing up around the city, including, I have learned, a brand new wine bar under construction in the old Bouche space at 840 Tchoupitoulas near La Boca. The ...

Sommelier Exam Excites New Wine Professionals

Apr

20

2015

On April 13, I sat for the Introductory Sommelier Exam provided by the Court of Master Sommeliers (more about this august body below!). The course was a two-day intensive instruction administered by five certified Master Sommeliers, followed by a written exam that surveys the entire world of beer, wine and spirits. The exam consists of ...

Alana’s Offers Unique Italian Wine

Apr

6

2015

As I noted in my very first post to this blog, one potential direction for my budding wine career is to develop an import portfolio featuring wines that one does not often see in the United States. The world of wine is wide and varied, and I am excited by opportunities to broaden the experience ...

New Orleans Shop W.I.N.O. Brings Wine to the People 3

Mar

23

2015

Having a true affection for, and being a part time resident of the city of New Orleans, I have always planned for the New Orleans wine scene to be a part of this blog. In this and coming weeks I will be exploring the growing wine scene in New Orleans’ Warehouse District and Central Business ...

Excellent Under-$20 Wine Available at Columbus-area Shop 1

Mar

9

2015

Relative to many of the people I know in the wine trade I was a latecomer to Riesling, a white wine often thought of as sweet and best known as coming from Germany. Even today, Riesling, mostly from Germany, comprises a very small part of my cellar, and it is a shame because Riesling is produced ...

Great Italian Wine Available at Local Columbus Eatery 3

Feb

23

2015

Often when I serve wine to friends, they ask where they might be able to buy it. Much of the wine I serve at home has been purchased direct from the winery or elsewhere and shipped or was purchased locally but in previous vintages and aged in my cellar. Most times, the wines I serve are not ...

Introducing Wayda on Wine 17

Feb

9

2015

Hi. My name is Mark Wayda, and I am bringing you this new blog called Wayda on Wine. Through this blog I intend to share with you my personal journey from enthusiastic consumer of fine wines to wine professional, engaged in import, distribution and sales. More than that, this blog is a resource. Whether you ...