Glenn Larkin The articles you read in this section are written by Glenn Larkin a very good friend of La Maison Gourmet. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Glenn began his 35+ years news career at the Montreal Star. He then relocated to sunny southern California in 1980 where he currently resides. Glenn was employed for 20 years at Freedom Communications, first with the Orange County Register then the Colorado Springs Gazette where he held Production and Pre-production Management positions. Glenn is currently with Investor's Business Daily (IBD) where he is a System Admin first, but still works with production, reproduction and photo editing. Glenn has been with IBD for the past 10 years. One of Glenn's biggest accomplishments was being part of two Pulitzer Prize winning teams. Glenn has also been given many opportunities to shares his love for both writing and photography at these newspapers - having many articles and photographs published, including articles of one of his favorite passions, wine! He brings his knowledge and experience to us at La Maison Gourmet. Glenn is married, living in Lake Forest, California and when he isn't working, writing, and soaking up the sun, he enjoys golf, cooking... and of course, wine tasting! You will be pleased to read his articles. Have fun!
Visiting with Stan Boyd March 2011
An evening with Stan Boyd, owner, grower, winemaker, cyclist at Boyd Winery, Napa Valley...read more
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White (or Red) Christmas December 2010
Yes, it is that time of year once again. With everything you already have to do, the last thing you may be thinking about is wine. Yet wine has become an important part of the season, whether you are serving or drinking - or both. Read more...
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Trust your Palate October 2009
The pleasure of wine starts before the liquid touches your lip. This is because the taste sensation begins in your nose, not in your mouth... read more
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Romancing the Grape October 2009
Ah, the romance and glamour of life on the vineyard. There is nothing like a harvest to burst that bubble... read more
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Cellar Rat January 2010
Many wine drinkers, both novice and experienced, dream of having a wine cellar in there home. You may also be thinking, what do I need with a wine cellar - I drink it as fast as I buy it... read more
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Don't be intimidated by wine - or wine snobs. February 2010
Life used to be so simple, at least when it came to wine. It was a holiday meal or special occasion that called for wine, so you bought a bottle of Hearty Burgundy for red and maybe California Chablis for white and you were set.... read more
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An Evening with Linda Neal, Napa Valley Vintners July 2010
Napa Valley Rocks, an evening spent on the shores of Lake Mission Viejo, listening, learning and tasting what makes Napa Valley special.
Napa Valley is a wine region famous throughout the world.Although most people have heard of Napa Valley, not everyone knows why it is one of the premier wine growing regions in the world.It did not happen by accident.... read more
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Grilling - a Labor Day of Love and Wine
August 2010
As the summer season winds down, many people are planning for the upcoming long weekend, and the big cookout that often accompanies the Labor Day end of summer celebration. For many, it is the last chance to fire up the grill and cook up those great comfort foods. Read more...
