L.m. Archer
Fine wine wordsmith. I cover Burgundy, bubbles and emerging wine regions.
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binNotes| The Red Thread™
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Inspired stories about artisan wine, food and travel.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 606 )
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La Grand Séduction | La Paulée SF 2016
La Grand Séduction | La Paulée de San Francisco 2016 by L.M. Archer FWS, Bourgogne ML “The heart has its reasons which Reason knows nothing of…”-Pascal French... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
The Hedonistic Taster | № 1
Welcome to binNotes | Red Thread™ by L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML The Hedonistic Taster | № 1 “Wine should not be regarded simply as a beverage, but... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
WITWIB? Hint: New Projects
“One forges one’s style on the terrible anvil of daily deadlines.” – Emile Zola No, I haven’t forgotten about you… missed a Terroirist Tuesday this week for... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
First Friday |Women of Georgian Wines | № 2
Welcome to binNotes, your source for inspired stories about food, wine and travel. By L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML Each first Friday of every month through... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Postscript From the Edge
by L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML I’m currently on assignment…in the interim, please enjoy this video of the chorale in attendance at La Paulée San Francisco... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Red Thread™ Exclusive | Damsel Cellars
Hey Folks: As Washington Wine Month draws to a close, I’ve been asked to repost this interview with Mari Womack, Damsel Cellars winemaker diva…Mari’s wines... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Of Sunday Brunch, Samples, and Some Serious Geek-Nip…
Welcome to binNotes | Red Thread™ by L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML La Paulee SF 2016 | Image: L.M. Archer As I pen this, the wind howls outside my hotel... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Washington’s Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Washington’s Mark McNeilly of Mary Ryan Winery by L.M. Archer, Foodable Contributor Mark McNeilly | Credit: Portalis Winery For anyone... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
New Feature: First Friday | Guest Wine Writer Series | № 1
Welcome to binNotes, your source for inspired stories about food, wine and travel. By L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML Today marks the inaugural edition of my ne... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
New Feature: First Friday | Wines of South Africa | № 1
Welcome to binNotes, your source for inspired stories about food, wine and travel. By L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML Today marks the inaugural edition of my ne... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
La Paulée De San Francisco | Reminder
So many Bourgogne, so little time. A sampling of fine Burgundy wines offered Le Paulee de San Francisco.| Image: Paulee de San Francisco. La Paulée de... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Regional Foraging Experts Share Secrets to Utilizing Fruits of the Forest
by L.M. Archer, Foodable Contributor For many Seattle chefs, foragers play a key role in delivering fresh, seasonal fare. Yet some chefs, and many consumers,... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Otbn: Wwybo?
Ok, folks, tomorrow marks the last Saturday of February, which means it’s officially: OTBN: Open That Bottle Night What will you be drinking? Do tell! I’ll be... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Red Thread™ | Sonoma Series | Rodney Strong Vineyards
Welcome to the Red Thread™ | Inspired stories about wine…the Red Thread that binds us all. Today’s Exclusive Interview: Justin Seidenfeld – Winemaker | Ryan... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Seattle’s Mandated Composting Program Enlists Restaurants to Reduce Waste,...
by L.M. Archer, Foodable Contributor Image: Foodable TV In 2015, Seattle mandated commercial and residential composting in an effort to reduce landfill waste.... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
WITWIB? La Paulée De San Francisco 2016
Your table is ready. Gala seating at La Paulee de San Francisco. | Image: Le Paulee de San Francisco So many Bourgogne, so little time. A sampling of fine... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Red Thread™ Artisan Wine Maker Series|Kevin Morrisey – Ehler’s Estate | Napa
Welcome to the Red Thread™ | Inspired stories about wine…the Red Thread that binds us all. Today’s Exclusive Interview: Kevin Morissey | Ehlers Estate | Napa... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Love in the Time of Chocolate | The Sweet Life of an Artisan Chocolatier
Red Thread™ | Culinary Artisan Series Love in the Time of Chocolate | The Sweet Life of an Artisan Chocolatier Today’s Exclusive: Chocolatier Karen Neugebauer... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
Red Thread™: Charlie Palmer | Napa | Harvest Inn
Red Thread™ | Culinary Artisan Series Charlie Palmer | Napa | Harvest Inn Michelin-star awarded Chef Charlie Palmer, owner of Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer in... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK -
National Airlines Now Featuring Elevated In-Flight Culinary Programs
UNITED AIRLINES’ STRAWBERRY FIELDS SALAD | COURTESY National Airlines Now Featuring Elevated In-Flight Culinary Programs By L.M. Read more
Posted on 07 February 2016 CULTURE, DRINK