This is a white blend of Treixadura and Torrontes from Ribeiro. The Spanish name for the Portuguese varietal Trajadura, Treixadura is most often found in the D.O. of Ribeiro in Galicia, in the northwestern corner of Spain. Treixadura is usually blended with one of the other many grapes that grow in this cool region famous [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Vina do Campo 2006
Posted in Spain, Value Pick, tagged Bodegas Do Campo, Ribeiro, Spanish White Wine, Torrontes, Treixadura, Vina do Campo on March 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Restaurants | Chicago: Lao Sze Chuan
Posted in Recommended, Restaurants | Chicago, tagged Chicago, Chinatown, Chinese Restaurant, Lao Sze Chaun on March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This was the food highlight from my last trip to Chicago. This was the best Chinese food I have had in a long time — authentic, delicious and unpretentious. My experience was outstanding and I will remember eating here for a long time — and dream of returning. I would be a regular here if [...]
Restaurants | DC: David Craig
Posted in Restaurants | DC, tagged Bethesda, David Craig, Restaurant on March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Remember when Pesce was really good? The Tabard Inn? It was David Craig’s magic touch. Now he has opened his own place in Bethesda — and I must say it can be a bit uneven, but it is wonderful when it hits the mark. It would be difficult for me to name a restaurant that [...]
The Colonial Estate Envoy 2004
Posted in Australia, tagged Australian Wine, Colonial Estate, Grenache, Mourvedre, Shiraz on March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The 2004 Envoy GSM is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, and 20% Mourvedre. Cherry, dark fruit, a little cola and pepper on the nose. On the palate, seems to lack fruit and a bit hollow — with a little too much candy and syrup for my tastes. Listed at 14.5% alcohol — hot [...]
Ridge Spring Releases
Posted in California, Recommended, tagged Ridge Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains Estate Chardonnay on March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pre-sale spring releases are now available, including the 2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Estate Chardonnay. The 2005 was the #2 wine of the year on last year’s top 100 list from Wine Spectator. Probably best to order now if interested. You can order online at the Ridge online store.
Gulfi, Carjcanti 2004
Posted in Italy, Recommended, tagged Carjcanti, Carricante, Gulfi Wines, Italian White Wine, Wine review on March 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Gulfi is a a relatively new producer of organic wines — their wines aren’t widely available but worth seeking out. They were established in 1996 and current production is about 20,000 cases. Carricante is a white variety native to Mount Etna and in a very small quantity in eastern Sicily. The name was supposedly given [...]
Restaurants | DC: The Source
Posted in Restaurants | DC, tagged restaurant review, The Source, Wolfgang Puck on March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tyler Cowen recently wrote that this was the second best restaurant right now in DC (He ranks CityZen as numero uno) — and a couple of friends have really enjoyed it — so I thought it was worth checking out.The menu online looked amazing. So I have to admit that I was a little disappointed [...]
Partnership with Three Layer Cake
Posted in Food & Wine, tagged Food & Wine Pairing, Recipes, Three Layer Cake Blog on March 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am entering into a partnership with Three Layer Cake. I will be providing wine pairings to go along with their ever expanding library of recipes — and I expect the partnership might provide an opportunity for other interesting collaborations. I am very excited as Three Layer Cake is a source of wonderful recipes, unique [...]
Il Poggione Rosso Di Montalcino 2004
Posted in Italy, tagged Il Poggione, Rosso Di Montalcino, Sangiovese on March 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Established in 1890, Tenuta Il Poggione has become one of the most highly regarded and sought-after Brunello di Montalcino producers. This Tuscan estate, or tenuta, is owned by the Franceschi family, who continue to build on their already stellar reputation.Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino is made with carefully selected Sangiovese grapes handpicked from estate vines [...]
Restaurants | NYC: Babbo
Posted in Recommended, Restaurants | NYC, tagged Babbo, Italian Restaurant, Mario Batali, New York Restaurant on March 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve never thought I would make a dinner reservation for 10:45 PM, but that was the only time available at Babbo. I might have had a different reaction had I gotten through on the first try. They start taking reservations at 10 AM and I started dialing at 9:59 AM. I called 34 times to [...]
Quintarelli Primofiore 2004
Posted in Italy, Recommended, Retailers and Websites, tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Italian Wine, Priomofiore, Quintarelli, Veneto on March 16, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Known as “the Master of the Veneto,” Giuseppe Quintarelli is considered by many to be the best producer of Amarone della Valpolicella. The estate dates back to 1924 and Giuseppe has been in charge since the mid-1950s. He is an absolute traditionalist, not having changed the techniques set by his father. He ages his Amarone [...]
Pierre Laplace Madiran 2005
Posted in France, Value Pick, tagged French Wine, Madiran, Tannat on March 14, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Located in the very heart of Gascony in southwestern France, Madiran A.O.C. produces intensely flavorful reds — but is probably better known for producing Armagnac and densely flavorful white wines like Jurançon. The wines of Madiran are traditionally made from the powerful Tannat grape and are often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Concentrated [...]
Restaurants | DC: Thai X-ing
Posted in Restaurants | DC, tagged Thai Restaurant, Thai X-ing, Washington DC Restaurant on March 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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