We've been talking a lot lately about wines by the glass.

Keeping with this trend, Wine & Spirits Magazine has published its annual Restaurant poll.  This is a very interesting poll, letting you know where your favorite restaurants are currently heading on the wine front.  Check it out and request some of the wines if you are not seeing them in your town.  See what you can do.  It is currently on newstands. 

It's that time of year.  I have been seeing a lot of wine lists starting to play with the by the glass wines again.

It's no longer Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.  You will see Cabernet Francs, Malbecs, and Carmeneres.  As you go out and start dining this spring and summer,  and you begin to experiment with the plethera of wines that are offered by the glass, please remember this: Write it down.  Please take a few seconds to write down the name of the wine you are enjoying.  I will admit, I have many discussions with my friends about this.  It really is difficult to kow what wine you are talking about when you describe it as, "That wine with the beige label."  I will try my hardest, but I can't guarantee I will be able to read your mind.  Have fun and remember to to write the name down.

I would like to know what you are finding on these lists.. Email me at [email protected]

I look forward to seeing what you are finding!