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Mar 15, 20181 min read

Overture – Foie Gras & Banana Cordon Bleu, paired with Cassis Monna & Filles

The dish & Pairing: Foie Gras, Apple in Maple Syrup & Banana Cordon Bleu There is something very Canadian about this dish with maple and...

Dec 16, 20176 min read

Living Where Art Lives; Chef & Somm’s Oregon Odyssey

“The notion of absolute truth is one of the worst enemies of art.” Chef Liebman reminds me often. As a sommelier who was trained in a...

Nov 7, 20174 min read

Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget; 7 Ways to Develop a Sophisticated Wine Palate without Breaking the

Let’s be honest, learning wine without tasting is like trying to learn music without listening to it or picking up an instrument. Reading...

Jul 3, 20174 min read

Yes, I’m a Sommelier. Yes, I’m European. And yes, I love Canadian Wine.

Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Best European and South African Sommelier Competition in Vienna, courtesy of the Austrian...