By Robert Giorgione on May 7, 2013
Down in deepest, darkest West Sussex is a lovely vineyard called “Stopham Estate“. It was planted and founded by Simon Woodhead in 2007. Even though Simon produces a small, but interesting range of wines, the one I’m most enthusiastic about is his Pinot Gris. I first tasted it around two and half years ago at the [...]
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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 16, 2013
Much of this country’s vibrant coffee culture, especially within London itself, can be attributed to the enthusiasm and success demonstrated by a small handful of Australians and New Zealanders. These entrepreneurial and skillful artisans are not short of passion for their craft and profession (baristas and coffee roasters/shop owners) and are leading the way with [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on March 12, 2013
Essentially, this blog post is a quick little rant, as I really feel the need to get something off my chest and bring something important to your attention. Nowadays, especially with the rapid increase in technology and the use of the internet, allegedly it is so easy to scam, fake content and generally rip people off. [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on March 5, 2013
As per usual, during the first week of each month I like to post an article called “An interview with…”. This may be in the form of a Q & A or a video interview, where my monthly focus can share his/her knowledge and experiences to a wider audience. Well my readers and followers, here it [...]
Posted in Interviews, Product Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Borough Cheese Company, Borough Market, Cheese, Comte, Dominic Coyte, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Neal's Yard Dairy, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos, wine blogs, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on February 25, 2013
We could safely agree that New Zealand, especially the wine region of Marlborough has become synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc. In fact, initially inspired by a small handful of winemakers, including the now-iconic Cloudy Bay, Marlborough pushes on to break new boundaries in the pursuit of creating a distinctive wine style of its own. Over the [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Barracks Vineyard, Book, Brancott Valley, Cloudy Bay, eBook, Interviews, Marlborough, Mustang Vineyard, New Zealand, New Zealand Wine Growers, Nick Lane, Omaka, Pelorus, Pinot Noir, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Sparkling Wine, Tasting Notes, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, winemaker, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on February 12, 2013
Cheese can be a very challenging ingredient to match wines – even for a well-seasoned sommelier. Staple classics that have been embedded into our gastronomic heritage such as a mature Stilton and Vintage Port are great marriages of tastes and flavours. But why do these combinations work? Before choosing a wine to match with cheese, [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Product Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos | Tagged Alsace, An Epicurean Odyssey, Austrian Wine, Belper Knolle, Book, Borough Market, Cheese, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Gruner Veltliner, Interviews, Jubilee Market, Jumi, Pinot Gris, riesling, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Three Crowns Square, Videos, wine blogs, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on February 4, 2013
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 [...]
Posted in Interviews, Product Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Barista, Book, Coffee, Coffee Roasters, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, New Zealand, Nude Espresso, Product Reviews, Richard Reed, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos |
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 [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on December 18, 2012
For me, the Martinborough region produces New Zealand’s ‘benchmark’ style for that wonderful grape variety – Pinot Noir. Here, since the late 1970s, the most established and perhaps most iconic Pinot Noir vineyards are located. During Autumn 2012, a small, elite team of Martinborough winemakers, headed by “The Sean Fitzpatrick of Pinot Noir winemakers” – [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Interviews, Judy Kendrick, Larry McKenna, Martinborough, Martinborough Vineyards, New Zealand, New Zealand Wine Growers, Paul Mason, Pinot Noir, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Syrah, Tasting Notes, Videos, Vinoteca, Viognier, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, Wines of Martinborough, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on December 3, 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. My aim is for you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Finger Lakes, Fox Run, Interviews, Long Island, McCall Vineyard, New York State, Oxo Tower, Pinot Noir, Ravenous For Riesling, riesling, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Sue Chambers, Tasting Notes, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Equals Friends, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, WSET Diploma, 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 December 1, 2012
Today, England are playing New Zealand. I’m not talking wine, but rugby. It should be a good game and I’m looking forward to it. The legendary All Blacks are the current World Champions, having won the Web Ellis Trophy last year in their own back yard. Rugby fans from all over the world flocked to New [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, biodynamic, Book, Cambridge Road, Dovetail, eBook, Lance Redgwell, Les Caves de Pyrene, Martinborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Earthquake Appeal Fund, New Zealand Wine Growers, Pinot Noir, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Syrah, Tasting Notes, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, Wines of Martinborough, You Tube |
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 [...]
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