Michael Pinkus Wine Review - On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy is a on-going feature that follows me from event to event ... I post my thoughts, feelings and reviews of what happened and what I tasted ... basically it is here that I review the events I attend and the things that thrilled me.

Report from: Six Barrels for Six Chefs 2014

15 Aug 2014

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(July 11, 2014) - Can't believe we're in the 8th year of this must-attend event. Since the very first back in 2007 the reputation of this event has grown and now it is something many look forward to each and every year (myself included). I have missed only one "646" event (and it was the downpour year of 2009 - if there was one to miss ...). This year you couldn't have asked for a more beautiful night, better weather or even a more exciting group of chefs to participate (but if anyone can top this I bet the folks at Huff could, and will). Each and every year Six 4 Six continues to surpass expectations and deliver on the promise of good food, amazing 'unfinished' wines and the friendship and camaraderie that goes along with it (sit and/or stand in line beside anyone and you're instant friends). This year I noticed the focus was more about food pairing than just best wine and best food ...

Click here to see the picturial evidence of the evening.

Report from: Churchill Cellars Portfolio Tasting

29 Jul 2014

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(May 12, 2014) ... Churchill's never seems to bring out their big guns, it's an assortment of general list and a few vintages products ... Call it a tasting for the masses. But it's still interesting to taste the newest vintages of some old favourites, new to market labels and some facelifts on well worn products ... These were the highlights of the Churchill tasting:

To see the wines that impressed at the Churchill tasting, click here