By Robert Giorgione on May 14, 2013
Allegedly, wine writers just ‘write’ about wine and the art of food and wine matching every once in a while, yet sommeliers actually practise and demonstrate their skills and communicate their passion for food and wine matching, on a daily basis. It is a skill that requires dedication and the precise understanding of your product and your [...]
Posted in Featured, Food and Wine Matching, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Caesar Salad, Chardonnay, chicken, Chile, eBook, Errazuriz, Food and wine matching, food blogs, New York, Orrery, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wines of Chile |
By Robert Giorgione on April 29, 2013
It’s pretty much a well-documented fact that I love New Zealand. Not only do I have family and friends there, but also I adore the country for its natural and picturesque beauty and for the production of premium quality wines. For me, Marlborough, as a wine region has become synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc. Without question, [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Dog Point Vineyard, eBook, Fields Morris and Verdin, Fifth Floor, Ivan Sutherland, James Healy, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wine Growers, Orrery, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
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 December 2, 2012
I’ve been a big fan of the wines from the Margaret River region in Western Australia for many years. For me, it’s a great spot for Chardonnay, producing some of the country’s most prestigious wines. In addition, Margaret River is making a name for itself with premium “Bordeaux Blends” red wines. The regional micro climate [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Australia, Australian Wine, Book, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, eBook, Elizabeth Cook, Fifth Floor, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Justerini & Brooks, Margaret River, Merlot, Orrery, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Sommelier Stories, Steve James, Syrah, Tasting Notes, Videos, Vinoteca, Voyager Estate, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on November 28, 2012
Seeing as today’s #WineWednesday I thought it would be rather appropriate to give you a glimpse of one of my favourite wine styles. I absolutely love Sherry. In fact, I have loved it for years. Having been born and bred in the city of Bristol and grown up with the stuff – it’s probably flowing [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Beltran Domecq, Book, eBook, Fifth Floor, Focus PR, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Graham Hines, Harveys, Interviews, Jancis Robinson, Jancis Robinson MW, Jerez, La Tante Claire, Orrery, Oxo Tower, Palomino, Passionate For Palomino, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sherry Institute, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Spain, Spanish produce, Spanish Wine, tapas, Tasting Notes, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, Wines from Spain, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on November 11, 2012
Over the past few years, whilst working in restaurants as a top-flight wine buyer and sommelier I have been trying my very best to communicate my passion for wine. In addition, I have mentioned on many occasions that: the city of London deserves more places that make wine more accessible. In fact, it was in 2000 and 2001, whilst spending time [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on October 28, 2012
Seeing as today is actually “Champagne Day”, I would like to share with you one of my personal favourites. I’m also celebrating my 15th anniversary at Roving Sommelier HQ. I’ve been a big fan of Jacquesson Champagnes for many years. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting Jean-Herve Chiquet, one of the estate owners, on several occasions [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Avize, Ay, Book, Champagne, Champagne Bureau, Chardonnay, CIVC, Disgorgement, Dizy, eBook, Fields Morris and Verdin, Jacquesson, Jean-Herve Chiquet, Orrery, Pinot Noir, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Vauzelle Terme, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on October 26, 2012
I have been a big fan of Larmandier-Bernier Champagnes for many years. I used to list and serve them by the glass during my time at Fifth Floor at Harvey Nichols and Orrery Restaurants. Pierre Larmandier is a very talented winemaker and one of the truest exponents of biodynamic viticulture – quite rare in Champagne. [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, biodynamic, biodynamic calendar, Book, Champagne, Chardonnay, Cote des Blancs, eBook, Fifth Floor, Interviews, Larmandier-Bernier, Orrery, Pierre Larmandier, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Vertus, Videos, Vine Trail, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on October 21, 2012
Essentially, most people consider wine to be a luxury. Just take a look at the average spend of an average consumer and you will see for yourself. The most luxurious of wine styles is Champagne. It’s the drink most people turn to for a celebration, to show off, to demonstrate their wealth or just for sheer [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Champagne, Chardonnay, Dom Perignon, eBook, Fifth Floor, Hautvillers, La Tante Claire, Louis Roederer, Luxury, LVMH, Moet & Chandon, Moet Hennessy, Orrery, Oxo Tower, Pinot Noir, Pol Roger, Richard Geoffroy, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Veuve Clicquot, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on October 18, 2012
Over the years, ever since 1997, which was when I decided to become a sommelier, I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some amazing people. This is my tribute to my former colleagues and those talented individuals who have been part of my own sommelier team, whilst at Oxo Tower, La Tante Claire, Fifth Floor [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Sommelier Stories, Videos | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Court of Master Sommeliers, eBook, Fifth Floor, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Gerard Basset, Gerard Basset MW MS, Interviews, La Tante Claire, Orrery, Oxo Tower, Robert Giorgione, Roberto della Pietra, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Thierry Tomasin, Videos, wine blogs |
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 24, 2012
You know how it works – or perhaps actually you don’t. You go to a wine tasting, you taste some wines and you leave having enjoyed the opportunity to engage with some new people and to perhaps catch up with some old friends and colleagues. This is great, but also you have the genuine opportunity to [...]
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