Bordeaux: never boring, literally
Throughout history, Bordeaux’s wines have evoked lofty words, plus the occasional pun. To wit:: “At the Royall Oake Taverne, I drank a... Read More
Wines of the Week: July 14-20
Everyday: Aside from the fact that really good rosés from southern France make me sad that I’m not quaffing them on premises,... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 9-15
Everyday: I’m sure there’s some less-than-stellar wine made in France’s Savoy region, but none of it has reached my neck of the... Read More
Wines of the Week May 5-11
Everyday: Some of the malbecs out of Cahors are not for the folks who love the Argentinian renditions. But the 2012 Georges Vigouroux... Read More
Wines of the Week: April 28-May 4
Weeknight: Can’t imagine that anyone is more ready for a patio sipper than we Minnesotans, and happily a new one has entered... Read More
Cork this, Mr. Keller
I used to really really really want to eat at the French Laundry. Then a few years back, I got an opportunity... Read More
Gleanings: 4-9-14
Some nuggets culled from hanging around, and being, a grape nut: • I got a set of verdejos from Rueda, and since... Read More