Archive for the ‘Rhône’ Category

Off To France

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Vacation time can means different things for employees of KLWM. So far this year we’ve headed to Hawaii, Vermont, Zion National Park, and a few have taken the relaxing “stay-cation,” choosing just to stay home. I’ll be following in the footsteps of many salespeople who decide to spend their precious vacation time traveling to France, [...]

A Short Rib Obsession

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Today’s guest blogger is salesman Chris Bunag…
Amongst the staff here at KLWM, we not only talk about wine but we also talk a lot about food. Conversations regularly revolve around what we are making for dinner, our latest great restaurant find, and what wine to pair with what dish. I remember one day after work [...]

Tasting Recap 1/21/10: Corsica and the Southern Rhône

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Last week’s staff tasting focused on recent arrivals from Corsica and the south of France. More often than not, Kermit likes to taste north to south, however this time we started in Corsica and moved north to the mainland. Our normal behavior is also to taste white before red, but I’ve heard of other people [...]

A Vote of Sorts

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We voted at the end of the tasting. Kermit asked, “which red did you like best, the ‘Pourpre’ or the ‘Causse du Bousquet?’” Out of the eight voters  it was a split decision (Kermit was the ninth attendee but didn’t vote). Each red received four votes. What does that mean? It was close, I could [...]

Don’t Forget Oyster Bliss!

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Don’t forget to join us for tomorrow’s 18th annual Oyster Bliss event!
Here are the details:
Saturday, April 18th
11am to 4pm
No reservations required.
Hog Island Oysters, homemade sausages by Christopher Lee of Eccolo, and wines by the glass are served à la carte.
Cash only!
Denis Jamain of Domaine de Reuilly will be pouring his wines!
This event is presented by [...]