In this episode, Lyle tries two Grüner Veltliners and becomes the first wine reviewer on record to open a wine bottle with a cigarette lighter.
Organic Wine at ‘Inoteca – Joe Denton Interview
Joe Denton knows a thing or two about unusual Italian wines. As co-owner of New York’s beloved ‘Ino and ‘Inoteca restaurants, Denton helped select the over 600 wines they serve, many from Italy’s best organic producers. We recently caught up with Joe and he shared with us some of his favorite winemakers, the philosophy behind [...]
Biodynamic Alsace: JosMeyer et Fils, Wintzenheim, France
JosMeyer is easily found in Wintzenheim, it’s on the main street and approached via a lovely cobbled courtyard that features all the usual hallmarks of Alsace. There are half-timbered buildings featuring ancient oak beams, window boxes full of Pelargonium and red Roses climbing around doorways. Birdsong surrounds us and Bees buzz. Looking up, the sky [...]
Memorial Day Weekend Wine Pick – Cru Beaujolais
Memorial Day Weekend means grills will be fired up, beer will be put on ice, processed foods will be in high demand and, for the most part, wine will be an afterthought. Somehow a decanter of garnet colored wine doesn’t seem to fit in with images of sandals, beach chairs and Hebrew National hot dogs. Most [...]
The “Grey House” Garden, Part 2: Arugula
It worked. Seeds were planted. They sprouted. And today, the novice gardener ate her first pick of the season. OK, for many of you out there, this is far less than a miracle. After all, humans have been growing food for around 12,000 years. But remember, I’m a [...]
James Beard Awards – Dan Barber Wins Best Chef
History was made last night at the James Beard Awards Dinner Gala at Lincoln Center. A truly sustainable, organic-oriented chef and localvore Dan Barber was voted Best Chef in America. In an evening not always noted for its sustainability (the chef who won for Southwest region flies his fish in from the Mediterranean to Las [...]
Terroirs Wine Bar & Restaurant: Organic Heaven in London
By Jonathan Russo & Deborah Grayson
Ed Wilson’s food is miles away from the “cooking from tins” image that forever bedevils the British kitchen. He cooks from market and farm, embracing, celebrating and luxuriating in the products of his nation. The crab is from Dorset and the pork belly is from Suffolk. Yes, he has Jamon de Teruel from Spain, and [...]
Organic Wine Class And Tasting – Astor Wines, April 27th
The Organic Wine Journal is doing it's second class and tasting at the Astor Center in new York City on April 27th. We'll explore the differences between organic, biodynamic, natural and sustainable winemaking and taste some great wines along the way.
By Lyle Fass
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