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Month: December 2017

Done did, 2017 Style 

December 24, 2017July 23, 2018 ~ mcphatlc ~ Leave a comment

The difference a year makes. Above, my last run of 2016.... My last run of 2017, a decidedly different view. Ah, Brooklyn.... As I'm going back through my old wine notebooks, scouring for examples for my pending Master of Wine exam, I'm realizing how much has happened in this seemingly very fast and short year. … Continue reading Done did, 2017 Style 

I Eat, They Cook.

December 10, 2017 ~ mcphatlc ~ Leave a comment

Perhaps it's the holidays, or perhaps I just have epicurean-ly talented friends, but this week has been all about the home cooked meal. My new colleague Derrick (@dpaezwine) is, in fact, a chef. The next time you need to hire, I suggest you look to a chef. Not only is he super friendly, organized, and … Continue reading I Eat, They Cook.

Moar Lebs: Chateau Musar

December 9, 2017 ~ mcphatlc ~ Leave a comment

There's a reason Chateau Musar has the greatest and furthest reaching reputation of all the wines of Lebanon; it's great stuff.  This was our first stop on our 3 day intensive tour, and it really set the benchmark for what's achievable in these arid soils. We began with a tour through the winery, which avoided … Continue reading Moar Lebs: Chateau Musar

Lebanon 

December 2, 2017December 2, 2017 ~ mcphatlc ~ Leave a comment

Over a month ago I returned from my week in Lebanon, and here I am just getting around to getting any thoughts together. I supposed it's because I have a lot of thoughts to gather. How about we start big picture? Lebanon is without a doubt one of the strangest places I have ever visited. … Continue reading Lebanon 

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