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California France and BC Notes

Some dinner notes: 2008 Londer Vineyards Anderson Valley Gewurztraminer – hard to find a good dry Gewurz from Californi...

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posted by wspohn4

1 comments posted 15yrs posted by wspohn4

Cioppino

I'm making Cioppino for dinner tonight. I usually use red wine, fennel, a bit of basil, garlic and oregano with a few r...

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posted by rvwrlee

8 comments posted 15yrs posted by rvwrlee

2007 Suxx

From Grateful Palate intense nose of what Eucalyptus? thick and jammy. I have liked a lot of grateful palate but htis o...

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posted by seesig

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by seesig

[TN] '09 Roilette Fleurie

Tonight's dinner consisted of leftover rabbit in mustard sauce with mashed sweet potato. To accompany it, I opened: 200...

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posted by notpil

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TN: Tuscany, Campania, Dordogne

Dave and Mary Kate graced us with their presence at dinner table last night, Betsy decided to make Bolognese sauce, lon...

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posted by Dwmidnt

7 comments posted 15yrs posted by Dwmidnt

TN: Lovely Loires

Betsy had a busy day, went quite simple with dinner Monday- pita pizzas with mozzarella, basil, roasted peppers, and mu...

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posted by Dwmidnt

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by Dwmidnt

2004 Robert Arnoux Romanee St. Vivant

A friend brought a bottle to dinner last night.... 2004 Robert Arnoux Romanee St. Vivant. I thought it was too young (i...

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posted by rvwrlee

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by rvwrlee

TN Gruaud, Montrose and Santenay.

I opened a '96 Gruaud Larose to share with a close friend over a simple dinner of grilled lamb chops and steamed potato...

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posted by g.stereo

5 comments posted 15yrs posted by g.stereo

Eminencia

Before Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, we used to enjoy an Argentinian red wine called Eminencia. Since then, n...

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posted by jimhawkins

5 comments posted 15yrs posted by jimhawkins

Croft sherry

Do any lovers of Croft pale cream sherry know whether it's obtainable in Tenerife ? Jim Hawkins

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posted by jimhawkins

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TN: Sella Lessona

When Betsy said she was making duck breast for dinner, my thoughts turned to Chambolle. Then she mentioned it was duck...

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posted by Dwmidnt

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by Dwmidnt

standard wine glasse sizes

There's been some talk in Australia about introducing standard wine glass sizes in pubs restaurants etc. Beer glasses h...

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posted by notarealone

6 comments posted 15yrs posted by notarealone

TN: New Year's Day- Bdx, Spain, CdR, Piedmont, bubbly

Ah, New Year's Day. What a great day to do virtually nothing - just walk the dog, minor household chores, traditional b...

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posted by Dwmidnt

5 comments posted 15yrs posted by Dwmidnt

TN: NYE wines- bubbly, Chardonnay, Zin, Sangiovese, Zweigelt

New Year's Eve we had house to ourselves after a period of guests. Betsy made pasta (I think  mostaccioli) with scallop...

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posted by Dwmidnt

0 comments posted 15yrs posted by Dwmidnt

TN: Kirkland Champagne

After purchasing the first Kirkland "Champagne" (as opposed to "Sparkling" wines that have graced my table in recent Ne...

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posted by godzilla

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by godzilla