Spotlight: Boston

RE: Spotlight: Boston

user16869 — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:22:36 GMT

A big thank you to all those who have blazed a trail in my adopted city of Boston. There is so much excitement alive in Boston today which gives me such motivation and desire to grow. From my brief experience working in such an intriguing industry, I have always felt at home and welcomed especially by some of those featured in this article. Without such a great community in place perhaps I would have taken my adventure elsewhere. Thanks and here's to following in your footsteps!

RE: Spotlight: Boston

user2208 — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:53:43 GMT

Boston Strong has never been more evident in the Somm world. Great summation Michael and awakening to others that New England's wine talent has a strong community of movers and shakers. Seeing Brahm and Michael get pinned in Aspen and then Jason following for his Advanced a month later creates such excitement for this town and becomes a beacon for other surrounding cities i.e Portland ME etc . Like Shayn, my heritage hails from MA in the mill town of Lowell. Coming home has never been so rewarding knowing how the Boston scene is in such good hands with all these young visionaries. The laws and distibution channels are still stuck in reverse but if Drew Bledshoe can influence changes for direct shipping then Charlie can and will return home on the MTA.. The Revolution is on in Beantown !

RE: Spotlight: Boston

user5980 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:32:01 GMT

Very entertaining and informative article. Jason-I've asked myself the same Torrontes question. The answer? Nothing but despair, and we don't serve that.

RE: Spotlight: Boston

user5014 — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 02:18:14 GMT

Come visit us soon, Shayn!

RE: Spotlight: Boston

user2144 — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 00:49:41 GMT

There cannot be more pride in this Lexington boy! Remembering back just 8 years (almost to the day) of tasting with Michael Meagher MS at Eastern Standard, meeting with Sandy Block MW at Legal Seafoods, eating at Uni and toasting Erin Elizabeth...and thinking: what in the world??? I grew up here, and can't believe how "tight" it all felt. There was just a sprinkling of actual "sommeliers" and, outside of ES and Espalier and Grill 23 and Boston Harbor Hotel and No. 9 Park, I didn't see any imagination in any of the wine lists. Tastevins couldn't have been but 3 years removed from some of the folks roaming the dusty dining rooms of the "tried and true". There were some cool wine bars and some young 'uns like Michael were eager to jump forward. But I thought, "Man...the wines they have access to here are insane. The chefs are as serious as the winter blowing in off the harbor. Let's get some vigor and push some boundaries and see what happens!" Lo and behold, it blew up because it was ripe to! The food there is delish, the somm scene is serious, the Nantucket Wine Festival is stretching boundaries while attracting the best in the world to a lil' island (with 30+ billionaire vacation homes), the local foodstuff is finally getting its due....and chefs/owners are realizing the profit margin of "dah juice". Great to see, read about...and come back to. Baked beans? Who the *&^% asked that? How 'bout, "What goes with a Santahpio's 'Roni and Barbequed Sausage?"