The Plimpton effect: Joining the pros for 340 wines in 3 days
By Jim Boyce – The book Paper Lion recounts the experience of George Plimpton who tried out for the Detroit Lions football team. The climax …
Month: January 2009
Old drops: Patricio de la Fuente Saez on 1831 Yquem, century-old shipwreck Champagne & more
By Jim Boyce On Monday, I posted the first part of an interview with Patricio de la Fuente Saez, managing director of Links Concept, about …
Grape Press: Aussie wine in China, Hong Kong auctions, ‘Food & Wine Year”
A few China wine-related items from the Net… – China among few bright spots for Aussie wine exporters While the Australian wine sector faces a …
Wine Word: ‘Wine is Beautful’ blogger Rebecca Leung
By Jim Boyce Hong Kong-based Rebecca Leung is author of the Wine is Beautiful blog, has written about wine for numerous print publications, hosts an …
Wine Word: Patricio de la Fuente Saez of Links Concept
By Jim Boyce In late November, I met Patricio de la Fuente Saez, managing director of Links Concept, which expanded its China presence by opening …
Off the Bund: Marcus Ford to spearhead new wine bar
Note: The shop will focus on retail, rather than be a wine bar, though there will be tastings and some space to enjoy a purchase. …
Grape Wall of China: Back at the press
By Jim Boyce Posts have been few and far between of late. Blame it on my two-week holiday in Canada, the crush of projects I …
Wine weekend Beijing: Two tasty events to test your palate
The best way to learn about wine is to taste, taste, and taste some more. Here are two events this weekend that will let you …