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TN: Kalin (Terry Leighton RIP) and Coudert
With feta-brined roast chicken over arugula with potatoes 1996 Kalin Cuvee W Chardonnay (Livermore) The night before John mentioned that Terry Leighton had passed away, so opened a bottle to toast...
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TN: 10 Corton Rouge, 2 Champagnes, 1 1912 Madeira
Up to Croton for the first in a couple of red Corton tastings. John had a nice spread of cheeses (Robiola,. St Andre, Gouda, Manchego, Humboldt Fog, and more) and mousse truffee, I brought some...
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[TN] Sadness and Exultation
Yesterday, Jean received word that her elderly mother had died peacefully in her sleep. The family had known for weeks that the end was near, but still the news was sad. To toast her life, I cooked a...
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TN: 2 Spatlese meet a Morgon, all have fun
Harissa salmon with potatoes and onions, roasted broccoli 2007 JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese Some Prum pseudo-reduction matchstick when opening, cinnamon spiced peaches, balanced acids, really...
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"Andy Weir On How Wine Boosted Technology | Conversations With Joe"
(Youtube upload)
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TN: Amarone, Chablis, Napa, Champagne, Santorini
Friday was mussels with chorizo, along with orzo and a sheetpan with baked feta, broccolini, and tomatoes. The 2018 Hatzidakis Skitali Assyrtiko (Santorini) was both snappy and powerful, with citrus...
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TN- Graves white and Chinon- one dead, one napping
Turkeychili, salad 2003 de Fieuzal Blanc Previous bottle solid if unexciting, this bottled totally premoxed. D 2018 Patrick Lambert Chinon VV I was in the right place, but it must have been the wrong...
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TN: ESJ and Roulot
Friday oysters, halibut roasted with orange, couscous, and salad. I remember the days I could afford Sauzet, Ramonet, or Roulot 1ers. Now I am thrilled to get 2019 Roulot Bourgogne Blanc under $60...
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TN: 2000 Bordeaux
Our Bordeaux group (or at least a contingent) met at Bobby Vans for a look at 2000 Bordeaux. I had a great wedge salad, my ribeye was perfectly cooked but strangely fatty. We started with the 2002...
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TN: Savigny and Moulin-a-Vent with a few years on them
Some construction at my office has made me move around some of my overflow cellar, lot of work but leads me to bottles that are in a good place! Lime roast salmon, on a bed of couscous/arugula (with a...
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"Roger Scruton’s Philosophy of Wine"
Controversial figure Roger Scruton wrote extensively about wine's history, philosophical purpose and taste, offering advice on how to enjoy every sip.
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History of wine (2023 article)
The history of wine is a long and fascinating tale. Here are nine important facts that explain how wine conquered the world.
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zTN: Riesling, Chardonnay, Pecorino, Sangiovese, PN
Chicken in a miso/mustard sauce with broccoli and kimchi rice 2005 Meo-Camuzet Frere and Soeurs Bourgogne Rather burly styled for Bourgogne, black plum and cherry, cocoa, nice herby finish. Plenty...
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Latino vintners
The stories of Latinos — particularly Mexican-Americans — in the wine industry were often relegated to those who prune or graft the vines or work in the cellars. But that's changing as Latino...
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More Bahamas- Burgm Lorem, CA, MSR, etc
Dinner at Acqua Pazza at the Harbour Island Marina, actually a fairly interesting list for a lowkey restaurant in a resort setting, especially the Italian selection. I had the conch fra diavolo. I was...
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