The Cheese Thief
Easter brought warm temperatures, fresh fava beans (obligingly shelled by the Long-Suffering Husband) and a chance to sit on the …
Tag Archives: wine
The Stump Jump Vintage 2011 White
This inexpensive ($11.95) wine from the McLaren Vale region of Australia was a pleasant change from our usual round of …
Could be Gewürtz
In our cellar we found an aging bottle of 2001 Trimbach Gewürztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre. After some of our previous …
Charles Krug St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc 2012
The name “Krug” makes me think of the famous Champagne-producing family of Reims, but there seems to be no connection …
They Can’t All Be Gems
The Long-Suffering Husband and I recently attended a benefit for our local animal shelter. Among the items at the silent …
Rico Soave
Forgive the pun, but I couldn’t resist (hey, it was VH1’s #1 song of the nineties…). Pinot Grigio has seemingly …
Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2010 Tumbarumba
According to the Penfolds website, the Bin 311 style typically expresses a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation, subtle …
Beaujolais Not-So-Nouveau
We always buy the Nouveau around Thanksgiving and enjoy it through the holiday season. Usually the only ones to hand …
Domaine de La Sanglière 2011
This rosé was a surprise, with a luscious bouquet of ethereal honey and sweet caramel. I did not taste the …
Tavel Chateau de Ségriès 2012
Feeling completely frazzled, she stepped in the door. The first thing she noticed was the calming strains of Kenny Burrell’s …
Linnet Moss 