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Written by, Neyah Margolis of Boulder Wine Merchant

Written by, Neyah Margolis of Boulder Wine Merchant

Burgundy is too good. It’s not a bad problem to have, but if all you really want is a great glass of wine, you’ll find that the more compelling the wine is, the more hesitant people are to open it. You’re more likely to find a delicious Burgundy entombed in a cellar than glistening in your glass. And that’s not right. Great wine deserves our respect, and even our reverence, but it also deserves to be drunk, to be drunk simply and with joy.

Guild of Sommeliers 2013 Trocken German Masterclass

I had never been to Napa Valley until I was invited by one of our purveyors to accompany him and a few other guests for a "tasting and buying" trip to some of the wineries he represents in Colorado. Our group was five strong and consisted of two veterans with knowledge of the area and three newbies. The vets were determined to let us experience as much of the flavor of the area as possible.

While sitting on the patio of Frasca Food and Wine eating dinner with my wife and our friends Craig and Courtney Lewis, Grant Reynolds, one of the many talented sommeliers at this fine Italian establishment, presented the opportunity for me to offer a special wine dinner to my mailing list guests.  

There are few other sporting events during the year that reach as far across the globe as the Tour de France. For most, especially those new to the sport, it is the only event that matters or even exists. This year’s edition looks like it won’t disappoint in providing suspense and excitement.

There are few better marriages in the world than having the right beverage paired with the right food and your favorite sporting event.  And if it’s May, that sporting event has to be the Giro d’Italia.  Throughout the month the team at the Boulder Wine Merchant will be selecting a few great examples of wines from each region the Giro passes through.  We will also be providing detailed information for what to look for during each stage and for what food to pair with the perfect wine.  Let us do the legw

Quite some time has passed since I last raced a bike in Europe.  In fact, it’s been nearly a year since I broke my leg in the Giro d’Italia.  I never really knew if I would return or if I even wanted to, but two weeks ago I ventured off, still with the slow-to-heal broken leg, for a block of intense races across the pond.