As Halloween was fast approaching with thoughts of carving pumpkins on cool nights, our Mondial sought to study some red wines to help warm the senses. Our subject was syrah and the plan was to follow it around three continents of the world. The itinerary was to start in California, proceed through France, and conclude […]
Mondiale Blind Tasting at J’s – August 11, 2003
As refuge from this soggy summer our local group met for an evening of education and entertainment. A blind tasting was the appointed task with six red varietals to be sorted out. We arrived at the appointed hour at J’s Fresh Seafood Restaurant in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, welcomed by owner and chef (and […]
Mondiale Event at Tousey House – April 23, 2003
For more than a year the hot ticket for culinary fans has been across the Ohio River in Burlington, Kentucky. In an historic 1822 house at the center of the Boone County seat, Chef and Owner Kristy Schalck has established the Tousey House as a standard for southern cuisine and unrelenting quality. With limited seating […]