http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ en-us https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ab8a423a33db3130530f9cef92c79847?s=400&d=mm&r=g http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ Tom Mullen's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/06/16/new-books-to-relish-asian-cooking-and-a-history-of-italy-through-wine/ Two freshly published books highlight dishes from a variety of Asian cultures, as well as Italy's culture through chapters that connect history with wine Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_665ed40f2f66ce059c98b4ae Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:12:59 -0400 2024-06-17T04:14:15-04:00 Two freshly published books highlight dishes from a variety of Asian cultures, as well as Italy's culture through chapters that connect history with wine Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/06/16/a-sampling-of-wines-from-the-little-known-marche-region-of-italy/ Marche is between the Adriatic Coast and Apennine peaks in central-eastern Italy. Local grapes include white Verdecchio and Bianchello as well as red Montepulciano. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_666aa9ec7e3c1a26b9298dc7 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:10:40 -0400 2024-06-17T04:14:15-04:00 Marche is between the Adriatic Coast and Apennine peaks in central-eastern Italy. Local grapes include white Verdecchio and Bianchello as well as red Montepulciano. getty Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/06/16/a-summer-sampling-of-wines-from-four-italian-regions/ These 17 white, red and rosé wines from central and northern Italy are produced in Tuscany, Veneto, Piedmont and Sudtirol Alto Adige. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_666aa89ab2255a3bcebc0f3b Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:09:10 -0400 2024-06-17T05:38:52-04:00 These 17 white, red and rosé wines from central and northern Italy are produced in Tuscany, Veneto, Piedmont and Sudtirol Alto Adige. getty Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/06/16/evaluating-italys-lake-garda-white-wines-for-value/ Tasting notes, scores and value evaluations for 16 dry and sparkling white wines from the Garda DOC appellation on Lake Garda in northern Italy Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_6665db5428192e376e3c2944 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:05:08 -0400 2024-06-18T13:05:52-04:00 Tasting notes, scores and value evaluations for 16 dry and sparkling white wines from the Garda DOC appellation on Lake Garda in northern Italy Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Innovation /innovation lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/06/16/garda-doc-wines-carve-an-identity-along-an-italian-great-lake/ Most Garda DOC wines are made from eight grape varieties. The appellation is identifying which wine types will sell best, and what identity best conveys their attraction. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_6665c9752ca5a558c758209b Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:04:44 -0400 2024-06-18T12:15:38-04:00 Most Garda DOC wines are made from eight grape varieties. The appellation is identifying which wine types will sell best, and what identity best conveys their attraction. Foto Sfondo Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/26/experience-trail-running-from-your-phone/ Tracking technology allows friends of trail runners to monitor their positions. It can also help reveal fraud, and provide a wealth of background data and statistics. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_664f627841cbf82fdad73e58 Sun, 26 May 2024 08:53:35 -0400 2024-06-04T01:42:18-04:00 Tracking technology allows friends of trail runners to monitor their positions. It can also help reveal fraud, and provide a wealth of background data and statistics. Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/26/why-trail-running-may-be-an-excellent-vacation-for-couples/ A trail running series in Alsace, France includes courses ranging from 20 to 100 miles long. Mountain trails ascend peaks and pass stunning castled terrain. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_664f22c9a186221fe020f0ca Sun, 26 May 2024 08:51:54 -0400 2024-06-04T01:42:17-04:00 A trail running series in Alsace, France includes courses ranging from 20 to 100 miles long. Mountain trails ascend peaks and pass stunning castled terrain. Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/12/vintage-2023nature-delivered-what-consumers-desired/ Brilliant acidity and creamy tannins make some Bordeaux 2023 wines fresh now and with potential to age well. Several winemakers provide insights. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_663bc658b3285f42a983aedb Sun, 12 May 2024 07:23:30 -0400 2024-06-03T08:21:59-04:00 Brilliant acidity and creamy tannins make some Bordeaux 2023 wines fresh now and with potential to age well. Several winemakers provide insights. Tom Mullen Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/12/vintage-2023white-wines-showcase-bright-acidity/ This is a companion article to that titled Vintage 2023 - Nature Delivered What Consumers Desired. Some white wines from the vintage are exceptional with bright acidity. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_663ca9536683b07e3c21ef47 Sun, 12 May 2024 07:23:13 -0400 2024-06-03T08:21:59-04:00 This is a companion article to that titled Vintage 2023 - Nature Delivered What Consumers Desired. Some white wines from the vintage are exceptional with bright acidity. getty Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/12/vintage-2023entre-deux-mers-good-value-red-wines/ This is a companion article to that titled Vintage 2023 - Nature Delivered What Consumers Desired. Entre Deux Mers Bordeaux red wines are often of exceptional value. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_663cb7a4df65fb197186b0a4 Sun, 12 May 2024 07:23:00 -0400 2024-06-03T08:21:58-04:00 This is a companion article to that titled Vintage 2023 - Nature Delivered What Consumers Desired. Entre Deux Mers Bordeaux red wines are often of exceptional value. getty Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/12/vintage-2023right-bank-bright-creamy-wines/ Many Bordeaux vintage 2023 wines are stellar - despite challenging conditions that favored mildew in early spring. Dozens sampled and evaluated here. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_663cad4ffad6ff46a950081d Sun, 12 May 2024 07:22:44 -0400 2024-06-03T08:21:58-04:00 Many Bordeaux vintage 2023 wines are stellar - despite challenging conditions that favored mildew in early spring. Dozens sampled and evaluated here. Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/12/vintage-2023left-bank-dark-dense-flavors/ Wines from right bank Bordeaux are tasted and evaluated with respect to the overall 2023 vintage. Generally many wines showed bright acidity and some creamy tannins. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_663cb45f6683b07e3c30a2f0 Sun, 12 May 2024 07:22:30 -0400 2024-06-03T08:21:58-04:00 Wines from right bank Bordeaux are tasted and evaluated with respect to the overall 2023 vintage. Generally many wines showed bright acidity and some creamy tannins. getty Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/05/rhone-valley-rasteau-wines-tasted-for-value/ This raw, arid, windswept landscape bubbles with lively characters and succulent wines. 52 Rhone Valley Rasteau wines described and evaluated for both quality and value. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_66327e146b4c8d1fedf256d1 Sun, 05 May 2024 04:34:15 -0400 2024-05-06T10:07:09-04:00 This raw, arid, windswept landscape bubbles with lively characters and succulent wines. 52 Rhone Valley Rasteau wines described and evaluated for both quality and value. Tom Mullen Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/05/05/rolling-stones-impact-rhone-valley-rasteau-wines/ Rasteau is a town, region and wine appellation in Provence, France. Rhone Valley wines here are succulent and fresh, and hard working locals are eager to share tales. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_66337a9d8a97a26fa0aa4444 Sun, 05 May 2024 04:33:57 -0400 2024-05-06T10:08:01-04:00 Rasteau is a town, region and wine appellation in Provence, France. Rhone Valley wines here are succulent and fresh, and hard working locals are eager to share tales. Tom Mullen Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/03/11/2023-nuits-saint-georges-burgundy-wine-is-exceptional-but-paradoxical/ Wine expert and consultant Aymeric de Clouet exlains what makes the 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges vintage unique. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_65eee9ba4b790c0fbc2d5780 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:42:00 -0400 2024-05-28T11:17:41-04:00 Wine expert and consultant Aymeric de Clouet exlains what makes the 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges vintage unique. Hospices de Nuits Saint Georges Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/03/11/hospices-de-nuits-burgundy-wine-auction-sets-two-new-records/ Both the price paid for one wine barrel and the price paid for a 'charity' barrel exceeded previous records at this festive Burgundy wine auction held at Clos de Vougeot. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_65eee188b2a4420dec60c307 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:40:47 -0400 2024-05-28T11:16:43-04:00 Both the price paid for one wine barrel and the price paid for a 'charity' barrel exceeded previous records at this festive Burgundy wine auction held at Clos de Vougeot. Hospices de Nuits Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/02/25/second-tasting-of-bordeaux-2021-winesleft-bank--entre-deux-mers/ Comparison of tastings between 2022 and 2024 for Bordeaux wines. Generally, acidity remains brilliant and some light red fruit flavors emerge. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_65d31f15bb1ef5137f6c629f Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:16:27 -0500 2024-05-28T11:17:11-04:00 Comparison of tastings between 2022 and 2024 for Bordeaux wines. Generally, acidity remains brilliant and some light red fruit flavors emerge. Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/02/25/second-tasting-of-bordeaux-2021-winesright-bank/ Retasting Bordeaux vintage 2021 wines shows light red fruit flavors are more evident, and brilliant acidity remains Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_65d1dce2397bbe4eefece399 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:55:43 -0500 2024-05-28T11:17:11-04:00 Retasting Bordeaux vintage 2021 wines shows light red fruit flavors are more evident, and brilliant acidity remains getty Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/2024/02/04/a-rifle-shot-opens-truffle-market/ Aromatic and healthy black truffles are freshly available during winter months in southern France. These 'black diamonds' sell rapidly at open air markets. Tom Mullen, Contributor Tom Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/tmullen/ content_65abfdf1d9f02345fd63cb09 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:46:23 -0500 2024-05-28T11:17:11-04:00 Aromatic and healthy black truffles are freshly available during winter months in southern France. These 'black diamonds' sell rapidly at open air markets. Spirits /spirits Lifestyle /lifestyle Spirits /spirits Business /business lifestyle tmullenblog standard