By Robert Giorgione on March 29, 2013
James Dickson established Workshop Coffee in 2011. He is director of two sites in London – Clerkenwell (the first site and where the coffee roasters are located) and on Wigmore Street in Marylebone. I had a quick chat with him and it was interesting for me, especially as a coffee lover, to engage with James and to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Product Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Barista, Book, Clerkenwell, Coffee Culture, Coffee Roasters, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, James Dickson, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Product Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Workshop Coffee, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on March 22, 2013
CALLING ALL SOMMELIERS – SAVE THE DATE: Please save Tuesday 4th June late morning/lunch (if you can!) for a ‘South African Stars versus French Classics’ comparative blind tasting competition at the Antique Wine Company in Marylebone, being hosted by Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa (PIWOSA). Fifteen quality South African producers will be presenting a [...]
Posted in Competitions, Wine Reviews | Tagged Academy of Food and Wine Service, AFWS, An Epicurean Odyssey, Antique Wine Company, Competitions, Court of Master Sommeliers, Marylebone, Nicky Ladwiniec, PIWOSA, Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa, R&R Teamwork, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, Wines of South Africa, WOSA |
By Robert Giorgione on March 21, 2013
I love spring. Along with autumn, it’s probably my most favourite season. For me, springtime is about freshness and vibrant energy. In addition, I adore the wonderful seasonal produce. For instance, in spring, we have the opportunity to harvest ingredients, including vegetables such as asparagus, broad beans, peas, cabbage, kale, purple sprouting broccoli and other [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Food and wine matching, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wines for Spring season |
By Robert Giorgione on February 4, 2013
This article will actually mark the fifth year that I have been writing for the Marylebone Journal. So, it only seems right that in my guise as your resident roving sommelier, it will feature a celebration of tastes and flavours. I genuinely believe that being a sommelier is to be part of a truly great [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Recipes, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Court of Master Sommeliers, eBook, Fifth Floor, Food and wine matching, food blogs, La Tante Claire, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Oxo Tower, Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on December 22, 2012
So, it’s taken me around six years, but finally it gives me great pleasure to announce the title of my second book – “An Epicurean Odyssey: Sommelier Stories”. Rest assured this ground-breaking book will really titilate your taste buds and quench your thirst for knowledge of the goings-on in the restaurant world! Essentially, “An Epicurean Odyssey” is [...]
Posted in Book Reviews, Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Books For Cooks, Borough Market, Chef, Court of Master Sommeliers, eBook, Fifth Floor, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Kitchen Confidential, La Tante Claire, Les Caves de Pyrene, Lulu.com, Marylebone, Orrery, recipe, Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roberto della Pietra, Roving Sommelier, social media, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Thierry Tomasin, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on November 18, 2012
PINOT NOIR! Yes, for most people, but especially for wine lovers, (myself included) this ethereal and fickle grape variety has become the most distinctive wine style and the ‘holy grail’ to which most winemakers aspire. People talk about expression. People bang on about terroir, and this and that. But, for me, the most important thing is [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Ata Rangi, biodynamic, Book, Brodie Estate, Cambridge Road, Coney Wines, Craggy Range, eBook, Escarpment, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Helen Masters, John Kavanagh, Judy Kendrick, Lance Redgwell, Larry McKenna, Les Caves de Pyrene, Martinborough, Martinborough Vineyards, Marylebone, New Zealand, Paul Mason, Pinot Noir, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Steve Smith MW, Tasting Notes, Te Kairanga, Vinoteca, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, Wines of Martinborough |
By Robert Giorgione on November 13, 2012
Each year, from what seems like the second week of January and reminded at various strategic moments throughout, my older sister ritually continues to advise me that she has already done her Christmas shopping. In fact, she normally confirms this during the final week of August, when she has successfully wrapped up all of the [...]
Posted in Wine Reviews | Tagged Bacchus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Chardonnay, English Sparkling Wine, English Wine, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Gruner Veltliner, Madeira, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Port, riesling, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, sherry, Shiraz, Sommelier Stories, Syrah, Tasting Notes, Vin Doux Naturel, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on October 1, 2012
As it’s the first Monday of the month, 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 [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Charlotte's Bistro, Charlotte's Place, Charlotte's Restaurants, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, L'Etranger, Marylebone, Matthew Mawtus, One Lombard Street, Orrery, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on September 16, 2012
Back in the day, we had Berni Inns and when you visited one of their many branches throughout the country, you were pretty much guaranteed a decent steak. In fact, top-quality steaks and a unique brand of friendly service were the bedrock on which the company’s reputation was founded. Nowadays, this much-loved British institution has [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Beef, Book, Butcher, Cabernet Sauvignon, eBook, Fillet, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Garnacha, Ginger Pig, Goodman, Grass-fed beef, Hawksmoor, L'Atelier des Chefs, Marylebone, Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Journal, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Rib-eye, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Rump, Shiraz, Sirloin, Sommelier Stories, Steak, Steakhouse, Syrah, Tempranillo, Waitrose, Waitrose Wine, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on August 6, 2012
As it’s the first Monday of the month, 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 [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Indian Cuisine, Interviews, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Sunaina Sethi, Trishna Restaurant, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on June 6, 2012
I have known Xavier Rousset MS for around six years. It was after my six-month sabbatical, during 2006, when I spent much time travelling around the world visiting various vineyards and gaining valuable experience while working the vintage harvest in New Zealand, that I then ended up as Wine Buyer/Head Sommelier at Orrery Restaurant in [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged 28-50, Agnar Sverrisson, Chef, Court of Master Sommeliers, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Gerard Basset, Gerard Basset MW MS, Hotel du Vin, Interviews, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Texture, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Xavier Rousset MS |
By Robert Giorgione on June 2, 2012
I was gallivanting around Soho the other day – an area I very rarely visit and subsequently got lost. In fact, I felt a little bit out of my usual comfort zone being so unfamiliar with the area and its maze of dingy little streets. The main reason for me being there was because I had a couple [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged Bacchus, Brett Woonton, Camel Valley, Charlie Young, English Asparagus, English Wine, English Wine Week, Farringdon, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Marylebone, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Soho, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Vinoteca, Willoughby Andrews, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on April 2, 2012
It was back in 2007, when I first encountered Kathrine Larsen. I was Wine Buyer and Head Sommelier at Orrery Restaurant on Marylebone High Street at the time and she was working at fellow D & D London restaurant, Skylon on London’s South Bank. Once I overcame her distinctly strong Danish accent and piercing blue eyes, [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged Court of Master Sommeliers, D & D London, Danish, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Kathrine Larsen, Le Pont de la Tour, Marylebone, Marylebone Journal, Orrery, Restaurant Reviews, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Shana Dilworth, Skylon, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on March 28, 2012
I like to regard the chef/sommelier team (Peter Gordon, Cristian Hossack and Melanie Ellis) at The Providores as the Kiwi culinary version of The Bee Gees. By that, I mean that they have the ability to create some beautiful and magical combinations that have stood the test of time. Over the past year (2011) I have [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Astrolabe, Book, Chardonnay, Chef, Cristian Hossack, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Forrest Wines, Framingham, Marylebone, Melanie Ellis, New Zealand, Peter Gordon, Pinot Noir, Providores Restaurant, riesling, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, Seresin, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Syrah, Tasting Notes, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
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