The Jura is a narrow valley in the remote hills between Burgundy to the west and Switzerland to the east. Most Americans have never been exposed to the wines from the Jura (though they have probably had their cheese). For centuries, the Jura existed in isolation, developing its unusual grapes and styles of wine, which [...]
Archive for March, 2010
Jacques Puffeney Arbois Poulsard “M” 2006
Posted in France, Recommended, tagged Eric Asimov, Jacques Puffeney, Jacques Puffeney Poulsard Arbois 2006, Jura, Neal Rosentha on March 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
André Perret Condrieu Chéry 2006
Posted in France, Recommended, tagged André Perret Condrieu Chéry 2006, Andre Peret, Condrieu, Robert Chadderdon on March 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
André Perret is one of the leading producers of Northern Rhône whites. In particular, his Condrieus are considered to be among the very best of the appellation. André Perret took control of the family domaine (half a hectare) in 1982. Like many small vignerons of the northern Rhône, the Perret family were small-scale farmers, growing [...]
Lopez de Heredia “Viña Gravonia” Crianza Blanco Rioja 1999
Posted in Recommended, Spain, tagged Haro, López de Heredia, Lopez de Heredia "Viña Gravonia" Crianza Blanco Rioja 1999, Rioja, Zaha Hadid on March 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The other night I had reason to celebrate so I headed downstairs to find something a little special. I was making Pan-Fried Chickpeas with Chorizo, a recipe from Mark Bittman that I have quickly come to love. Bittman says the recipe is from somewhere in Spain (though he dosn’t know precisely where). Given the menu, [...]
