Taking the world one wine at a time.
"In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so." – Restaurant Critic Anton Ego in the Movie Ratatouille
Open That Bottle Night is always the last in Saturday in February, making it Saturday February 26th this year. You therefore better get thinking what you plan on opening! Every year since 2000, on a special Saturday night in February, friends, couples and groups around the world get together to enjoy “special” bottles of wine, champagne and spirits. The bottle that you enjoy, traditionally, is one that you have been saving for some special event…
Jon Bjork
Funny, because my kids watched Ratatouille this morning! This time what hit me was how a carefully prepared plate of food brought the critic to a place of comfort. It became an entirely emotional experience, which is what we winemakers strive for.
Kris Chislett
I watched it earlier this week, and that part always gives me goosebumps.