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Ponzi
Not the scheme, I'm talking about a bottle of 06 PN from Willamette Valley that I ordered in Springdale UT (at the Spotted Dog restaurant). I found it very good, even better when I finished the second...
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TN: Spanish whites and a Santa Barbara PN at Cafe Barcel
Last night we picked up a couple of friends and crossed bridge to Nyack to celebrate another friend's birthday. Cute little restaurant called Cafe Barcel, with a Spanish fusion menu. Betsy and I split...
 
2010 7th Annual Terrine Event
These are the notes of the 7th annual terrine event held au jardin, in which 6 people create terrines or similar dishes ahead of time, and then serve them with wines they feel should enhance the...
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OT: Ping Ed Rasimus
Were you part of operation Bolo in Vietnam? Jim
 
TN: Great wines in strange bottles- Burg, Bdx, Italy, US, Aussie, etc at Dan's
Last night SOBER was meeting at Dan's in Pound Ridge. I managed to work in a stop by a friend/accountant and by Wine Connection, but managed to forget my stems- luckily Dan had plenty. Several people...
 
TN: 2 Italians,1 French, 1 German,1 Spanish
With spicy "Latin" pork and quinoa, the 2002 Leitz Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Spatlese. Sweet citrus, hint of red fruits, some slate on end. Nicely balanced, open and giving. B+ Dave prefers...
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Lizard Wine
There are some very strange wines and spirits from parts of Asia that include various zoologicals. Some things in the wine include snakes, lizards, sea horses, scorpions, large spiders etc. I just...
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Cleaning Decanter Help
I have a nice Riedel decanter which has white residue or etching inside. I always rinse and wash the decanter after using, however I must have slipped up somewhere along the way. I tried using those...
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TN: Wines in GA and NY (Chard, PN, BdM, bubbly)
Friday we headed to Atlanta, making an unplanned stop in Macon (which doesn't appear to have commercial service!) but eventually arriving very late. A quick visit to my mom in hospital, then a Whopper...
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French trip advice
This August we will be driving though France (limiting luggage to one case!). Our route takes us via Tournus, Gigondas, Bedoin (C. de Ventoux) and Julienas. Given the current GBP/Euro exchange rate I...
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Lunch Notes - July 2010
Lots of whites showed up at this blind tasting given the summer heat. 1997 Mission Hill Grand Reserve Chardonnay – this BC wine was showing a fair bit of colour, a mature nose with oak and some VA,...
 
Chave and Lewis
We're in Denver on our way to Clark Colorado for a week of riding and fishing in the mountains at The Home Ranch. One of our sons lives in Denver and he suggested dinner at Mizuna which was a great...
 
All the National Dishes of the World in ONE Ebook!
Hey Guys, Interested in food, recipes or cooking??? I have found something that is brand new and unique... Please check out this link... It is filled with all the national dishes of the world in...
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TN: Bachelet and Lafon
Tuesday was herbed pork chops and a quinoa salad, along with the 2006 Bachelet Cotes de Nuits Villages. I was a little worried this might be shut down, but it was fairly expressive. Black fruit,...
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1982 Bordeaux 2007 Brewer Clifton
We were invited to join some friends for a casual dinner at their home last night. I brought a bottle of 2007 Brewer Clifton Sea Smoke Vineyards Santa Rita Hills, Calif. Chardonnay to drink with...