Ray Isle
@rayisle.bsky.social
Wine Editor for Food & Wine, author of The World in a Wineglass, expat Texan turned Brooklynite. Baffled by the world currently but a bit unclear where else there is to live.
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Wow, the war against people who drink is really raging in the Times and WashPo. Another shitty moral panic for those who need us working at maximum productivity and minimum joy.
January 9, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Wow, the war against people who drink is really raging in the Times and WashPo. Another shitty moral panic for those who need us working at maximum productivity and minimum joy.
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Thinking about this chicken wing joint where I used to live called “Lord of the Wings." They had a sign in the window that said "Fry, you fools!" and they closed years ago but their top notch food punnery lives forever through me.
December 13, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Thinking about this chicken wing joint where I used to live called “Lord of the Wings." They had a sign in the window that said "Fry, you fools!" and they closed years ago but their top notch food punnery lives forever through me.
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WORLD IN A WINEGLASS by @rayisle.bsky.social makes a great gift! www.bonappetit.com/story/best-w...
The Wine Lover's Gift Guide
All the best stemware, wine keys, and other thoughtful accessories for the budding sommelier in your life.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:51 PM
WORLD IN A WINEGLASS by @rayisle.bsky.social makes a great gift! www.bonappetit.com/story/best-w...
Well, despite the use of “our” in the headline, these would be MY top 15 wines of the year, thank you very much - and a pretty wide-ranging group I’d say! www.foodandwine.com/top-wines-of...
After Tasting Over a Thousand Wines, These Were Our Top 15 Pours of 2024
After a year of tasting countless wines, from easy and accessible bottles to high-end prestige pours, our executive wine editor has narrowed down the 15 that made the biggest impact on him. Here's the...
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December 13, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Well, despite the use of “our” in the headline, these would be MY top 15 wines of the year, thank you very much - and a pretty wide-ranging group I’d say! www.foodandwine.com/top-wines-of...
Thrilled to see this! Thank you, @wineecon.bsky.social 🙏
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS, BOOK REVIEW.
Ray Isle: The World in a Wineglass: The Insider’s Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now. Reviewed by Kevin Visconti.
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Ray Isle: The World in a Wineglass: The Insider’s Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now. Reviewed by Kevin Visconti.
www.cambridge.org/core/service... @rayisle.bsky.social
December 8, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Thrilled to see this! Thank you, @wineecon.bsky.social 🙏
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Since I'm new to Bluesky, it seems like a good to idea to share my recent feature in Travel + Leisure about Virginia wine country.You can also find it on page 81 of the October 2024 issue under the title of American Vintage. Cheers! www.travelandleisure.com/virginia-win...
Virginia Is for Wine Lovers — Here's Where to Go and What to Drink
A wine writer tours Virginia and meets the new generation of vintners transforming the state's winemaking scene.
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November 17, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Since I'm new to Bluesky, it seems like a good to idea to share my recent feature in Travel + Leisure about Virginia wine country.You can also find it on page 81 of the October 2024 issue under the title of American Vintage. Cheers! www.travelandleisure.com/virginia-win...
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fine list: much to love here
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The 25 Most Influential Cookbooks From the Last 100 Years
Chefs, writers, editors and a bookseller gathered to debate — and decide — which titles have most changed the way we cook and eat.
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November 17, 2024 at 8:37 AM
fine list: much to love here
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I’m looking for the wine nerd community on BlueSky. They must be here somewhere
November 17, 2024 at 12:49 PM
I’m looking for the wine nerd community on BlueSky. They must be here somewhere
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Anybody who’s tried fried chicken with Champagne loves the combination. It’s perfect, as is Champagne and other dry sparking wines with most fried foods. Some of the greatest pairings are exalted wines with dishes regarded as “humble.” www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/d...
The Timeless Appeal of Champagne and Fried Chicken
Some of the greatest combinations pair exalted wines with foods considered humble. Exploring beyond the conventional can be joyous.
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March 19, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Anybody who’s tried fried chicken with Champagne loves the combination. It’s perfect, as is Champagne and other dry sparking wines with most fried foods. Some of the greatest pairings are exalted wines with dishes regarded as “humble.” www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/d...
Pinot for Thanksgiving. Apparently this never occurred to me before. Thank god wine writers are forced at gunpoint to write Thanksgiving wine columns - might never have had this breakthrough otherwise. 😆 www.foodandwine.com/best-america...
8 Affordable American Pinot Noirs to Pour at Thanksgiving
Pinot Noir is a classic wine to pour at Thanksgiving since it pairs well with everything from turkey to mashed potatoes to roasted vegetables. Here are 8 affordable American Pinot Noirs you should ser...
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November 16, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Pinot for Thanksgiving. Apparently this never occurred to me before. Thank god wine writers are forced at gunpoint to write Thanksgiving wine columns - might never have had this breakthrough otherwise. 😆 www.foodandwine.com/best-america...