I have now reviewed the posted online wine lists among 70 of the top restaurants in Houston.
1. To see the chart of the 70 restaurants, hyperlinked to my recommendations for that restaurant, click on the "Restaurants' Wines" Button to the left. Some of these top restaurants do not have an online list.
2. Once on the chart page, you may print out the full list of my recommended wines. Posted August, 2010

Do you need expert matching of wine and food? 

  • I will propose wines at your price with your food

  • Select wines and BYOB location for your event

 The fee for an event is $50.00 plus $25.00 per wine selection. Most persons select 3-5 wines, but just 1 or 2 is fine. Credit Card only.

I will present a wine course to your group.

  • You select, or have me select, the topics to cover

  • Burgundy, Friuli, Piedmont, Rhone, Veneto, Rioja

 A four or more week course for 10 or more, on wines of France, Italy, Spain, Australia, the United States. The cost per session: is $20 plus wine ($20-50) for each person, plus travel reimbursement.

I will conduct a wine tasting with your group.

  • A "normal" tasting size is 10 servings per bottle

  • I suggest offering 4-6 different wines for a tasting

 One session. Best for groups of six to thirty, I will make comments and lead the group through a discussion.  I arrange for the wine appropriate for your food and for your event. $100 + $60/hr of event/travel time.

Wine Facts:
The predominant grape planted in Bordeaux is Merlot, not Cabernet Sauvignon.

The photographs at the top were taken in June, 2010 in Friuli, Northeastern Italy.