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"How do you define “greatness”? Of course, the u sual elements of complexity, balance, proportion and that in definable yet unmistakable sense of uniqueness (dare I say t erroir?) make up most of

"How do you define “greatness”? Of course, the usual elements of complexity, balance, proportion and that indefinable y...

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[TN] '10 La Sibilla Falanghina

With Jean and Andrew away visiting her family, I was left to my own devices. Tonight, that meant a dinner of linguine w...

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posted by notpil

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"Finding good values in American wines is not easy."

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/22/dining/12-values-in-american-wines-the-pour.html

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[TN] Miscellaneous wines while traveling

Extensive travel over the past few weeks have prevented my posting more frequently. What follows are some abbreviated n...

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posted by notpil

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TN: SOBER does Burgs, Barolos, and Vouvrays, plus a Rioja, Champagne, Pfalz, and Rhone

Monday we did a steak salad with peppers, plus corn with a lime/chili seasoning Betsy brought back from Mexico and a ca...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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TN: Mostly French, plus Steve E. and Willi S.

Tuesday I grilled some sockeye and squash, plus had salad, leftover bok choy and eggplant. Wine was the 2010 Terres Dor...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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[TN] '05 Brun Fleurie

Today, Andrew spent the afternoon at a local amusement park with a friend's family. Taking advantage of his absence, we...

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posted by notpil

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1992 Penfolds Bin 389

Every once in awhile you pull an old bottle out of the cellar and get a pleasant surprise. This cab merlot blend has al...

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posted by wspohn4

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TN: French and US wines

Thursday’s late dinner was steamed king crab legs with butter, sauteed snow pea slivers, grilled peppers and mushroom,...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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Ninth International Terrine Event Notes

The 9th International Terrine Event kicked off in our garden at 1:00 on the Saturday of the long weekend in Canada, Aug...

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"I believe that most drinkers no longer know what a “classic” cabernet sauvignion tastes like."

http://www.midweek.com/defining-a-classic-cabernet-sauvignon/

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posted by artsy6

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1990 Heitz Cab and 2000 Chateau Pavie

At my farm this weekend I opened a 1990 Heitz Napa Valley Cabernet (regular bottling)with grilled filets. The wine was...

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York Festival of Food and Drink

I hope I shall be forgiven if I encourage anybody who is in the North of England between 21st and 30th September to hav...

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TN: Greek, French, and Spanish wines

Monday we ate at Periyali in the city with friends. Restaurant Week menu, I started with a generous salad platter with...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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1997 Ceretto Barberesco Asij

I opened last night with dinner a 1997 Ceretto Barberesco Asij. The wine was garnet in color with a fair amount of bric...

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posted by rvwrlee

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