By Robert Giorgione on September 30, 2011
Food and wine matching by Roving Sommelier When it comes to food and wine matching, life can throw up some interesting challenges. Some combinations can be absolutely sublime and some prove to be real culinary disasters. Another highlight of my personal epicurean odyssey was when Tim Heath of Cloudy Bay came over to London during [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on September 22, 2011
Global glory for top independent wine merchants – Laithwaites Wine A couple of weeks ago, Laithwaites Wine won Direct Merchant of the Year at the annual International Wine Challenge (IWC) awards ceremony – also scooping the prize for Specialist Merchant of the Year for Portugal. In my guise of the roving sommelier, I was following the [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on September 21, 2011
My relationship with New Zealand and its wines goes back many years. I have family and friends there and have been there many times. In addition, I have had some amazing hands-on experiences during two vintage harvests. Over the years, I have accumulated so many wonderful stories and anecdotes, recounting my memorable experiences, that I [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Chardonnay, Cloudy Bay, Dog Point Vineyard, eBook, Fields Morris and Verdin, Fifth Floor, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Ivan Sutherland, James Healy, Marlborough, Marylebone, New Zealand, Orrery, Peter Gordon, Pinot Noir, Providores Restaurant, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Sparkling Wine, Two Shady Dogs, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on September 18, 2011
Food and wine matching by Roving Sommelier Here is a quick and simple recipe, which was given to me by a friend of mine. It’s the kind of dish which is very enjoyable, but also doesn’t require a great deal of technicality and long list of ingredients. Pot roast lamb 1 shoulder of lamb 1 large onion [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Recipes, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Clos Henri, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Henri Bourgeois, Lamb, Les Caves de Pyrene, Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, recipe, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on September 15, 2011
As you may be aware by now, I’m more than just a little bit fond of New Zealand and its wines. I’ve got many wonderful anecdotes of various experiences. In addition, in my guise of the roving sommelier, I’m continually gallivanting around, tasting many wines, blogging and making videos. Over the years, I’ve attended many tastings and have [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Central Otago, eBook, food blogs, Interviews, Marylebone, Misha Wilkinson, Misha's Vineyard, New Zealand, Peter Gordon, Pinot Noir, Providores Restaurant, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on September 11, 2011
The 2011 Rugby World Cup has now kicked off and the first matches have been played in the host country New Zealand. As you may be aware, I’ve got a bit of a penchant for New Zealand wines. So, I thought I’d give you a bit of a treat and a real snapshot of what [...]
Posted in Tasting Notes, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Douglas Wregg, eBook, Les Caves de Pyrene, New Zealand, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Rugby World Cup, Tasting Notes, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on September 8, 2011
Last night saw the results of the world famous and highly-regarded wine competition the Decanter World Wine Awards being announced in London. Here is a link to the video clip of the awards ceremony. For full details of the results, please click on the Decanter website. A press release is also available via Clementine Communications. The [...]
Posted in Competitions, Interviews, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged Christelle Guibert, Competitions, Decanter, Decanter World Wine Awards, DWWA, Interviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sarah Kemp, Steven Spurrier, Tasting Notes, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on September 5, 2011
As it’s a Monday, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Boutique Hotel, Cigars, Cocktails, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Joel Lawrence, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Mixologist, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Ten Manchester Street, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on September 2, 2011
Food and wine matching by Roving Sommelier Owing to the fact that I am a really nice guy (allegedly), I thought that I would give you a lovely and tasty little treat to titillate your taste buds this weekend. In addition, because the roving sommelier is the facilitator of liquid enjoyment, there will also be [...]
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