Apparently it's not just Simone and Craig that read my blog, but also Brian and Jordan. Thanks, guys! It's been brought to my attention that I have been a bit slag on posts, so here we are. A wee catch up... What feels like years ago (1.5 weeks), I was (last minute) invited to a … Continue reading A Brief Catch Up.

Because now I do! It is officially official Fall and I can say that because The Races have come and gone, but we'll get to that.  Ben, my boss pictured above, went to inspect a cellar the other day and noticed a 1989 Lynch Bages with a bit of mold on the label. Not to … Continue reading Remember Fall?

While all of my HK friends junk and layout at the beach, I've been trying to convince myself that Fall is the best season. Who doesn't love jackets, and scarves, and socks, and shoes? (Me!!!) Let's go in backwards order since that's how my phone decided to upload. Last night I finished dinner, course 4, … Continue reading It’s Fall.

I have noticed recently that the months of neglect to this blog and regular writing has carried over into my writing at work and now for the Master of Wine. Words don't flow, sentence structure feels monotonous or forced, and my overall creativity is feeling low. So lo and behold, a blogpost to help get … Continue reading This is New York.

Bright and early Monday morning I attended a Guild Somm masterclass about Right Bank Bordeaux at Cork Buzz, which I had been wanting to get to since I first learned of its existence many moons ago. The class was excellent! Matt Stamp MS (master sommelier) lead 20 or so of us through some factual and sensory … Continue reading Guild Somm Right Bank Masterclass

Several weeks back I was invited to attend an Odfjell luncheon and tasting by a dear friend Erica. She knows I'm new to the NY wine scene and very kindly brought me along for what was a really delicious and memorable lunch at Quality Meats  hosted by the winery and their importer, Foley Family Vines. … Continue reading Odfjell

A few weeks back I head up to good ole Montreal to celebrate the wedding of Nadia and Simon, two lovely friends I know from Hong Kong. While New York was melting in 100+ degree humidity, we were fighting rain and cold in this northerly Canadian ville. The rain managed to hold off for the … Continue reading Here’s What’s Shakin

Soooo, let's go with I've been busy and haven't had a chance to (read: just didn't) write a post in the past 3 months. Here's what's news. I left Hong Kong. I did pretty much everything on my bucket list and then some, 99% of which involved eating and drinking myself silly in placed like … Continue reading New. York. City.

All of the people who actually read this (hi Simone and Craig!) already know I am on my way out of Hong Kong, and after three loud weeks of threats I have finally and officially purchased my ticket out of here.  June 2nd I fly to Beijing for the evening (check) then to Boston where … Continue reading Bucket List

So good! Bayta 252 Hollywood Road Post Master of Wine intro course and the 2 MWs + 13 or so potential students head over to Bayta, the latest resto from the guys and gals behind La Cabane. Shyntia of La Cabane very kindly chose a "pet nat" which, apparently, is quite popular in the US … Continue reading Bayta