After Work Today...

A few weeks ago Lindsay and I attended a presentation at SOFAB by Brian Burkey of W.I.N.O. on the topic of location. Specifically how the different locations grapes are grown effects the taste of the wine. We sampled four wines: two verdelho wines (one from California, one from Australia); two pinot noirs (one from New Zealand and one from California). We particularly enjoyed the verdelhos.

But even more interesting was the story of Mr. Burkey and how he ended up opening a wine shop in New Orleans. Hint: It involves show tunes. So today after work I would advise you, as your attorney, to head over to the Wine Institute of New Orleans and try some new wines. But Rene, you say "that would cost a fortune to try wines, plural."

Well, not really. At W.I.N.O. you can sample wines in a variety of sizes from one ounce up to a bottle. Its a good way to see what you like, and more importantly what you dont like. They also have beer and light food. Plus, they offer educational classes to bone up on some ambigious terms to use the next time you are talking about wine. And I can vouch that Mr. Burkey's teaching style will make you feel comfortable and welcome.