Recent content by Andrew Zachary

I'm sure it will work out as well as all previous 5-year plans! What could possibly go wrong?

Oh, that will make German wine labels soooooo much clearer. What possible source of confusion could there be?

As long as we are adding non-Russian comrades to the thread, let's go with the biggest and baddest.

Where is Brezhnev when we need him?

Many years ago, on a cold, wet, and windy January day in the Bay Area, some friends and I drove up Hwy 17 to visit both David Bruce and SCMV. The reception at David Bruce was only slightly warmer than the weather, and by the time we got to Ken Burnap, we were cold, hungry and ready to go back to...

Okay, happy to share some observations, bearing in mind that tastes in chocolate, like tastes in wine, cars, music, and art are all highly subjective. My current favorites are the bars from Orfeve, a Swiss chocolate maker who makes elegant, almost graceful chocolates. All of the bars are very...

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If you are interested in trying great chocolates that do indeed all taste wildly different, I highly recommend the Cocoa Store in NYC. The owner, Pepi Vi Giacomo, stocks a vast array of bean-2-bar chocolates. [I am a loyal customer and have no financial interest in the store, other than hoping...

Damn! I lived in Austin for 15+ years and wasn't aware of any other disorderlies in the area. Now back in the Northeast, though I get to Austin 2-3x/year to visit friends and to row. Would be happy to reach out on my next trip through, possibly in mid-October. And, I, too, mostly don't post...

I'm still looking for the point at infinity.

The early- to mid-70's Sterling wines were made by Ric Forman, and were stunning. Unfortunately, I broke my only bottle of '74 while moving cellars. It smelled amazing, though.

Waiting for Claude to weigh in with any interesting details!

The Auslese and Gold Cap Auslese are very reasonably priced, but I find they better suited for dessert or for silent contemplation than to accompany a meal. That said, you might try either of the Georg Breuer wines, though they are well above your price range. The Prager and Knoll wines are...

Those of us in the Northeast consider this idea as a serious possibility, too.

Thought/suggestion (maybe?) clear your browser cache? This idea is worth at least 2¢ or a sip of 1945 Romanée-Conti from a Jeroboam supplied by Rudy Kurniawan.