Somm of a Fritch

Social Media consultant by day. Sommelier and wine geek by night. Private wine tastings in the Tampa Bay area. http://sommofafritch.wordpress.com

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I have been reluctant to enter into the production of video content.  Not because I don’t…

I have been reluctant to enter into the production of video content.  Not because I don’t understand the value.  More because I dread being “camera ready” at a moment’s notice.

So, it is with great pleasure, that I stumbled across Shadow Puppet for my iPhone.  It is also with great pleasure that I present my first video using this app.  I see great things ahead.

  Shadow Puppet Video – Mu Shu Pork

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Wine Quote of the Day - On Food and Wine Pairing

Wine Quote of the Day – On Food and Wine Pairing

      Consider cheating on your steak and cabernet pairing.  It’s okay to experiment with some other partners.

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Wine is sexy! 50 Shades of Grey Wine

Wine is sexy! 50 Shades of Grey Wine

If you don’t think that wine is sexy, then you must be doing it wrong.

50 Shades of Grey Wine

When you get right down to it, some of the most romantic and intimate encounters you have ever had, probably come from the stage being set properly.  The gentle glow of candles, the sweet smell of fresh roses, the soft whispers of gentle music.  You would think that these things would not make such a…

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Pair it Up! Riesling and Coconut Curry

Just because you want to make something quick and easy for dinner, does not mean that you have to…

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WINE RANT: Cheap Wine

Today's Rant is brought to you by this article from Epicurious - http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2014/01/wine-value-below-five.html

RANT: So, I have to speak up here for a minute. Here's the deal . . . they say "if you can't taste the difference, don't pay the difference." I can say that I have not had "Two Buck Chuck" in a while, but I have tasted that Oak Leaf wine from Walmart, and I am happy to share that experience. The Oak Leaf wine is so out of balance and lacks any complexity and character. If you are drinking wine just to get drunk and you need something cheap to do the trick then this works just fine, beware the ensuing headache (lots of water should help). But, if you are drinking wine for the true sensory experience that makes it the best damn beverage in the world, then perhaps you should entertain the thought of paying slightly more than you do for a latte at Starbucks. (That is all)

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Question of the Day: What Makes a Great Wine Shop

Since my recent tirade about the service I have been receiving at my local Total Wine, I have been…

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Sometimes writing a wine and food blog affords the blogger some amazing opportunities.… http://wp.me/s44oCa-159

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Tales from the Table . . . Votre Sante Chardonnay

Votre Sante Chardonnay from Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Like most people that I know, I can’t…

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Helpful Wine Tips: Don't be an ass when it comes to wine knowledge

Photo Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/26/new-years-resolutions-foodie_n_4433651.html

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It's not the protein it's the prep when it comes to pairing . . . veal

photo credits: veal piccata (foodnetwork.com) / veal osso bucco…

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My last trip to Total Wine, Home of the Wine Bully

Selection galore, but say no to wine bullying

Sure it’s tempting.  I mean really!  Who doesn’t want…

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Klinker Brick Syrah and …

This is the Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah.  It’s delicious!!

It has aromas of black currant,…

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Some Nights Wine Won't Work (Goose Island Beer Co. saves the day)

I have been trying some new things lately.  I will be the first one to admit, I did not really…

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Every once in a while, a casual afternoon turns into an impromptu wine event.  If this… http://wp.me/s44oCa-69

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Wine Wednesday: Ever wonder if sniffing the cork at a restaurant has a purpose? Wine expert Tyler Colman (a.k.a. Dr. Vino) weighs in on the practice, here.

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This cartoon makes me laugh.  Are you a cork sniffer?

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From winefolly.com - a great place for fun and easy wine education.

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If you are thinking to visit #Rioja, now it’s the moment. Today around #Haro

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Rioja is a beautiful wine region.  A visit to Spain is definitely on my bucket list.