Subscribers tell me they want practical buying information. With the guidance here, you’ll know how to find wines you like - which is not the same thing as wines with a high rating! You'll know how to find the best values on restaurant wine lists, and what to serve with that roast chicken. This knowledge builds on more than recommendations - just because I love a wine doesn’t mean you will. So along with reviews, you’ll find the back story; context to enable you to find wines you love, at prices that fit your budget.
Tasting Times is a founding member of 1000radishes, a new mobile app, and web community, for people passionate about the benefits of local and organic farms
. When I find organic wines I love, I highlight them in my posts. And whenever I can find local/organic produce for my wine-friendly recipes, I'll highlight them, too. The app enables users to find out what produce is in season, get live directions to where to buy it, and then choose recipes for what to do with it. The website is community's virtual kitchen table, where members rate local farms, share seasonal recipes, and ask farmers topical questions, such as what wine to pair with a thousand radishes.
Topics I cover range from “Say What?” (an appreciation of unusual varietals), and “The Zen of Zin”, to review of new organic wines. I’m passionate about wine as a part of a meal with family and friends, so my posts always include a recipe to go with that glass. Give us a try, and people will ask, "How do you always know just the right wine to buy?!"
