Category Archives: tastings

by | January 23, 2011

Catalan Restaurant Houston, Duchman Family Winery Texas Moscato, Priorat and Rias Baixas

CATALAN SHINES AGAIN Catalan Food and Wine has firmly cemented itself as one of, if not the finest restaurants in Houston. With the kitchen deftly helmed by Chris Shepherd and the wine program now headed by Matthew Pridgen, the restaurant … Continue reading →

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by | December 5, 2010

Carnivale du Vin in New Orleans Part 1

Only one word to describe the way our former boss puts on a party: WOW!!!! This year we attended the sixth annual Carnivale du Vin in our beloved New Orleans. Nothing short of glamour, attention to detail, and an  endless … Continue reading →

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by | November 25, 2010

Wine and Love (and ZERO SULFITES) on Monday at Vino Vino

Jump to Comments Please join us Monday, October 25 as we celebrate wine writer Alice Feiring and taste six Spanish wines selected by importer José Pastor at Vino Vino in Austin. We are thrilled to present these unique and exciting wines, … Continue reading →

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by | November 25, 2010

Azelia Nebbiolo and Texas BBQ, a match made in heaven

Jump to Comments “I can’t wait to get back Texas for some more Texas BBQ,” said 20-somethingLorenzo Scavino, the fifth generation of his family’s landmark winery, Azelia, in Castiglione del Falletto in the heart of Barolo. “The ‘structured’ meats of BBQ … Continue reading →

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by | November 25, 2010

Numero Cuatro (Number 4) in the Wine Spectator 2010

CONGRATULATIONS to our friend Dr. Madaiah Revana!!!! D’Amore Wine Selections visited at Chez Revana to congratulate him on the #4 spot of the top ten best wines of the year by the Wine Spectator magazine. The night was just terrific, filled … Continue reading →

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