It’s no secret my propensity for White Burgundy. So when a recent recipe I was trying out called for a crisp, full bodied white wine like Chablis to pair with the mustard roast chicken, I…
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Wine Wednesdays – 2012 André Scherer Pinot Noir
As many of you know, I have a rather big birthday coming up in May. To kick the celebrations off, I’m heading to France, and Alsace in particular, this Friday! To get in the spirit…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Verget Terres De Pierres Mácon-Village
One more from my weekend in the Berkshires. I was lucky to spend valentine’s day with my mama. We celebrated at the Prairie Whale, a lovely restaurant from the same group that runs Diner, Marlow…
Wine Wednesdays – 2013 Christophe Pacalet Beaujolais Blanc
When I think “Beaujolais” I think red fruit, bright, juicy, jammy. Who knew there was a Beaujolais Blanc white wine counterpoint to the more famous Burgundian red. I had this wine for the first time…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Domaine de Chérisey Puligny-Montrachet “Hameau de Blagny”
If you’re ever wondering what food to pair with a wine, pick chicken. It goes with everything! I experienced my ultimate in chicken pairing at Zuni Cafe, their infamous roast chicken and bread salad and a…
Wine Wednesdays – Clos Sainte Magdeleine 2013 “Bel-Arme” Cassis Blanc
Happy New Year! 2016, geez where does the time go?? I’m sorry for the radio silence, I spent the holidays unplugging with family and friends at home, with a jaunt down to Cabo to ring…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Gilbert Picq & ses Fils Chablis
I have a wine to convince all of the Chardonnay-haters out there that this grape has so many redeeming qualities!! While some members of the older generations might remember Chablis as the generic term…
Wine Wednesdays – 1986 Chateau Mazeris
I was treated to another birth-year wine (let’s face it, it’s pretty much expired next year once it hits 30 right?!). This time, a right bank Bordeaux from the Canon Fronsac appellation. We opened it…
Wine Wednesdays – Domaine Tempier 2014 Bandol Rosé
One more rosé, because temps are in the high 80s here in NYC and I’m really not ready to let go of summer. I may have saved the best for last, Domaine Tempier is often…
France Travels – Southwest France
After our time in Provence we headed west and spent 2 days in the southwest corner of France. Our first stop was the medieval city and UNESCO world heritage site, Carcassonne. We had lunch, toured…