A Little About Me...
Tom Johnson has been a professional writer and documentary producer for longer than he cares to admit. He holds an Advanced Certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust in London. He regularly conducts story-based wine tastings in and around Louisville, and is working on a book of true stories about the amazing and sometimes bewildering things people have done out of a love of wine.
Where to Go for Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau is traditionally the first wine of a vintage to hit the market. Well, it's that time of year again: the 2009s debut Thursday (November 19) in a celebration of all that is fresh and fruity in the wine world. Of course, every store with a liquor license will ...
NOV
16
2009
Thanksgiving Wines
Ah, the annual panic over what wines to serve with Thanksgiving Dinner. Why we worry so much about wine is anyone's guess, and everyone's opportunity to taste lots of wine for free. The problem is, there are two Turkey Day tastings on Tuesday, November 17, so you're going to have ...
NOV
10
2009
The Week In Wine: Take A Veteran Out for a Couple
There's a lot to do this week. Wednesday, November 11, is Veteran's Day, so the first thing on your agenda should be finding a veteran and saying "thanks." Seriously. It will be good for the veteran but better still for you, because gratitude is good for the soul. Wine is ...
NOV
5
2009
Old Wine, New Sommeliers
Napa River Grill will crack open some old-ish bottles in celebration of Louisville's newest Master Sommeliers, Scott Harper and Brett Davis . The menu for the event works its way from the deepest reaches of the great blue sea to the high plains of cattle country. Courses include lobster, duck, ...