Réserve Domaine Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône 2012
Domaine Grand Veneur is the estate label of Alain Jaume et fils. They are best known for their reds, but …
Category Archives: Food and Wine
Chicken of the Woods
The year we moved into our house, the old oak stump in the back yard produced a welcoming Fall gift: …
Ca’ di Alte Prosecco NV
In my little corner of the world, all the wine merchants are rushing to unload their Prosecco. They think nobody …
I’ll Buy You An Onion Ring, My Friend, If It Makes You Feel All Right
When the Long-Suffering Husband proposed, I specified that I didn’t want him to buy me an engagement ring. But there’s …
Summer’s Lease
As the Bard noted, Summer’s lease hath all too short a date. He didn’t get an option to renew, and now …
Mon Choux
For me, the humble gougère, or cheese puff, perfectly expresses the genius of French cooking. It’s simple. The choux pastry is made of water, butter, …
Chateau de Sancerre Cuvée du Connétable 2005
Four years ago, we drank this wine during an unforgettable dinner at L’Espalier in Boston. I remember the impeccable service, …
Amuse-Bouche
This unintentionally obscene amuse-bouche was served during our recent dinner at L’Espalier, my favorite restaurant in Boston. We started with martinis (lemon …
Life is Sweet…
When you have Rainier cherries to enjoy with a little Raschera DOP. Rainiers, which were developed in Washington state near …
Cherry Hill Blanc de Pinot Noir 2013
Cherry Hill is a producer of Pinot Noir in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a lovely place. They make this Blanc de …
Linnet Moss 