Marshall Manning

Dueling Sommeliers: Who’s the Best?

By Marshall Manning Last Update May 11, 2017 9 Comments

Portlands’ veritable pantheon of viniculture mastery … your very own Iron Sommeliers

By Marshall and Carolyn Manning

And on April 13th, 2007, these masters of wine sat back and watched a private dining room brimming with anticipation.… Read the rest

No ‘Pagne, No Gain – All About Champagne

By Marshall Manning Last Update March 9, 2014 12 Comments

My first column of the year is on Champagne. I know you’re thinking, “What kind of a ninny does an article on Champagne AFTER the biggest Champagne-drinking day of the year?” Well, this kind of ninny does.… Read the rest

At What Temperature Should Wine Be Served?

By Marshall Manning Last Update March 10, 2016 9 Comments

Why can’t restaurants get wine temperature right?

I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore! “What’s causing this frustration?” you ask. No, it’s not the national debt, not the high price of gas, I get the big bucks for talking about wine.… Read the rest

The Beaus You Love Are The Beaujolais

By Marshall Manning Last Update March 9, 2016 7 Comments

“Yes, you read that correctly…Beaujolais. I’m not talking about Beaujolais Nouveau, the overproduced wine that’s rushed to market right after the harvest, more as a gimmick and celebration wine than anything else.”

As I type this, I’m enjoying some good roasted chicken.… Read the rest

Review: Higgins Bar

By Marshall Manning Last Update March 7, 2014 15 Comments

Lazin’ On a Sunny Afternoon – Marshall Manning reviews the bar at Higgins Restaurant [Note: this review is only of the bar area. There is a full review of the entire restaurant here.]… Read the rest