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SFCWC Judging, somebody has to do it!

Jeff’s Corner 1-25-19 Howdy, Howdy Today I want to share a day in the life at the SFCWC (San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition), but first, I want to thank Kathy, the staff at GCV, and those of you who follow Jeff’s Corner for all the fantastic support and accolades you’ve thrown my way. I’m one super-lucky dude.

Aeration

Jeff’s Corner  Last Saturday, my dear friend Bill Burns and I were laughing about our suggested parameters regarding how long to let a wine “breathe”. It is, however, a serious question that comes up often from our guests. “Breathing” is wine lingo for aeration, which is the process of allowing…

Tasting Notes Composition 101

Jeff’s Corner 9-28-18 Hooo Wheee, Granny, and Aye Caramba! Next Thursday is going to be one of those dreaded days at work when we feel most abused. I’m going to be held at corkscrewpoint and forced to sit down with Brian, Jennifer, Jason, Patrick, and Miguel to taste the new releases of our exclusive Owner’s Club wines. This will be brutal.

New “Editor” & Harvest Update

Jeff’s Corner 7-20-18 Howdy, Howdy, and a Big Hola to All A month or so ago, those of you that are kind enough to read Jeff’s Corner on a regular basis might have noticed a change in format. I have a new “editor”; the person that posts these stories and makes certain I don’t step out of bounds with too much weirdness. This person would be the delightful and incredibly talented Chelsea Scott, whose photo is the lead for this story. Chelsea has breathed a bit of fresh air into my blog, and we have some interesting and creative ideas moving forward. After blogging in a bog for a while, I’m excited again.