by Sean Ludford | Apr 14, 2015 | Wine
Chablis is far too often the forgotten White Burgundy. Sadly in America when you talk about Chablis you are compelled to use the adjectives “real” or “original” in conjunction with Chablis. The name Chablis is believed to have been derived from two Celtic words: “cab” that translates to house, and “leya” that translates to the woods. The story of Chablis began 150 million years...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 7, 2015 | Spirits
Introduction Five years ago I wrote about the mass introduction of so-called “White Whiskey.” At the time I said, “White Whiskey is becoming 2010’s pet rock but it seems more like this year’s Unicorn, a mythical creature.” I have not softened my view much since then but maybe I could better explain my position. I have no problem with any style of quality spirit....
by Sean Ludford | Apr 7, 2015 | Food & Eating
Like so many carnivores I love a great roasted or grilled leg of lamb. What can I say – it’s in my blood. Years ago a chef friend of mine showed me trick that forever changed the way that I grill leg of lamb. It was one of those lightbulb over the head moments when someone explains something so logical you wonder how you...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 6, 2015 | Wine
I believe that most of us know that New World wines are typically labeled by varietal (the grape, i.e. Chardonnay, Merlot and so on) while Old World (European) wines are typically labeled by place of origin. In the New World many of the grape varietals that are commonplace with consumers are French in origin. BevX has created this infographic to take notice of the...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 1, 2015 | Random
Finding someone unaware of the holiday celebrated annually April 1 might be a tough ask. It’s not a modern day invention, as some holidays are. In fact, All Fool’s Day roots go back as far as Ancient Rome. Picture this, Mother Nature has presented some hints of spring and then possibly snow again, the Vernal Equinox, and Romans celebrating Hilaria with practical jokes March...
