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Had this wine with both lobster pasta and grilled Branzino and it complimented the dishes perfectly. In the glass, this Tuscan wine is pale yellow with a slight greenish tint. On the nose, it’s very faint, almost non-existent. In the mouth, it’s delicate with fruity aromas of green apple and pear with bright acidity for […]
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I enjoy Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon and when I was invited to go camping (yes, in a luxury RV, but camping nonetheless) I opted to bring the 2005 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with the prime rib eye steaks I was contributing to the festivities. In the glass, this Alexander Valley wine […]
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On Saturday, I attended a fresh Mozzarella-making class hosted by Rynn Caputo, President of Caputo Brothers Creamery. The class lasted two hours and was held at lovely A Toute Heure, a farm-to-table restaurant in Cranford, New Jersey. The class was attended by 25 cheese fanatics and everyone had a chance to make cheese under the […]
[Continue reading...]To all my friends and fans, happy 4th of July! Hope it’s a day filled with delicious food, drinks and friends/family. It’s burgers and hot dogs at my home and I’ll post photos in the next few days. Let’s celebrate Independence Day and be grateful to be Americans! Cheers, Veronique
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To describe Salt Gastropub as eclectic would be an understatement. The place is decorated with a blend of 50s kitsch and lakefront cabin ware. When I last visited, the bar area was buzzing with a happy-hour crowd and the dining room was filled with regulars. Craft beer is king at Salt and the selection is […]
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Had this Chilean wine at a wine dinner at Morris Tap & Grill and really enjoyed its boldness and food-friendliness. On the nose, the 2009 Tamaya Reserva Carmenere offers potent aromas of ripe raspberries with spicy and coffee notes. On the palate, it’s a huge mouthful of rich, concentrated dark berries with a long spicy/peppery […]
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Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a Chilean wine dinner at Morris Tap & Grill in Randolph, NJ. Chef Eric LeVine designed a creative tasting menu that helped showcase the various wines. Here is what we enjoyed: Avocado Shrimp Ceviche Sauvignon Blanc, Lauca, Maule Valley, 2011 Grilled Seafood Sausage with Garlic Tomato Rice […]
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Paired this French Bordeaux with rare roasted duck and it was a nice pairing. In the glass, it’s brick red in color. The nose is an appealing blend of plum, coffee and leather. In the mouth, the stone fruit comes through along with vanilla and mocha notes. Medium finish with softened tannins. Pairings: Grilled or […]
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Bright purplish ruby in the glass, this affordable Italian wine has a ripe dark fruit nose laced with spiced notes. In the mouth, it’s round with a nice balance of rich dark fruit and chocolate with good acidity. Had this 2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Fattoria Del Cerro paired with rare duck and it was […]
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Paired this Tuscan wine with my cheese course at a recent dinner party and it matched up well. Lighter and fruitier than its counterpart, Brunello di Montalcino, this wine didn’t overwhelm the mild soft cheeses and stood up to the stinkier, riper ones. In the glass, the 2009 Castello Di Camigliano Rosso di Montalcino is […]
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