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Ken Collura

I’m Rated Out! Do Wine Ratings Mean Anything?

By Ken Collura Last Update March 12, 2014

Wine rack

By Ken Collura

As a professional wine buyer and an active consumer, I’m inundated with ratings. Each major wine publication has seemingly hundreds of them each month. If that wasn’t enough, they’re encountered in big, bold numerals everywhere wines are sold.… Read the rest

All About Wine and Food Pairings

By Ken Collura Last Update March 12, 2014

Wine corks

Another popular article from the past, by Ken Collura

Have you ever tried Coca-Cola with a steak? Or coffee? How about a margarita?

Each of these beverages can be seen accompanying steaks around town on a nightly basis.… Read the rest

Wine Paraphernalia – Corkscrews, Decanters, Glassware, Etc.

By Ken Collura Last Update March 12, 2014

Corkscrew

Food Dude Article #9 (Wine Paraphernalia) By Ken Collura

I’ve never cared for the term “Wine Collector.” To my way of thinking, a collection is something that has been passionately assembled, shined up and cataloged, then put out on display.… Read the rest

Ramen Dreams in Vancouver BC

By Ken Collura Last Update April 20, 2018

Ramen from Vancouver BC

Have you ever dreamt about a certain kind of food? Not necessarily a dream while sleeping, but more of a daydream that repeatedly encompasses your thoughts. I’ve recently had such a recurring dream about Japanese ramen, and the dreams were about the real deal: Shio, Shoyu, Miso and Tonkotsu.… Read the rest

Reaffirmations – as a Sommelier, How Am I Doing?

By Ken Collura Last Update July 27, 2017

Food Dude Article #10 By Ken Collura

Every year, I try to assess the goals I’ve set for myself as a sommelier and whether they are being achieved. I know most people do this around New Year’s Day, but August is just as good.… Read the rest

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