Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Bought a 2-pound porterhouse steak to share with my guy last week and wanted a special wine to pair with it. The 2005 Fattoria La Lecciaia Brunello Di Montalcino fit the bill beautifully. On the nose, this Italian wine is an explosion of ripe dark berries and Bing cherries with earthy notes. On the palate, this […]
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At the end of each month, the Operations team at my day jobs works extra-long hours to ensure all sold equipment is processed, packed and shipped. Since I’m limited in what I can do to help, I typically bake something special that gives everyone an extra boost of energy. This month’s treat is my quadruple […]
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Spruce, located in the posh Presidio Heights neighborhood, is an elegant yet comfortable restaurant where locals and food and wine enthusiasts meet to unwind and savor spot-on meals accompanied with interesting wines. At Spruce, Chef Mark Sullivan features seasonal menus showcasing the freshest organic produce, naturally-raised meats and line-caught fish. His fabulous food is paired […]
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This Italian wine is vibrant red in the glass. The 2009 Coltibuono Chianti Classico offer spiced red berries on the nose and big berry flavors on the palate with a little chocolate and some earthiness. Nice level of acidity and long, pleasant finish. Pairings: Pasta and red sauce. Grilled meats. Style: Red Grape Type(s): Sangiovese […]
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For fans of fuller-bodied sparkling wines (me, me, me), this is a super option. There’s apple and pear on the nose. This French champagne offers an earthiness and mouth-watering apple and peach flavors with hints of vanilla. Long, dry and completely enjoyable finish. Nicer than most champagnes at this price point. 90 Points Wine Spectator. Pairings: Lobster, […]
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Nearly black in the glass, this Argentine wine is fragrant with dark berries on the nose. On the palate, this medium to full-bodied wine offers aromas of ripe raspberries, dates and notes of pumpkin pie spices. The finish is medium in length and showcases oaky and peppery notes. I poured half the bottle through my […]
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Last week, I dined Osteria Morini in Bernardsville to try some of its dishes, post grand opening. The restaurant, formerly occupied by Chef Michael White’s Due Terre, has been redesigned to offer a more casual atmosphere than its predecessor. The food is simply outstanding. Chef White, the 2011 James Beard Award for Best Chef in […]
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I enjoyed this wine at San Francisco’s Spruce restaurant, which I highly recommend, and absolutely loved it. On the nose, this Spanish wine is perfumed with sweet green apple and light lemony notes. In the mouth, this affordable Albarino is crisp and dry with lime zest and more green apple flavors. The finish is long […]
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I had the privilege of sampling eight Domaine Tortochot wines at a recent event and was wowed by all of them. This wine is the ‘entry level’ wine for this producer and it’s delicious. In the glass is purple in color pushing me for that first sniff. Beautiful fruity nose and aromas finishing with slightly […]
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World Malbec Day, April 17th, offers an interesting platform for Malbec lovers to compare wines of this varietal, share their thoughts about them on Twitter and Facebook, see what other tasters have to say and add new wines to their favorites list. If you’ve never participated in an online wine tasting, it’s great fun: Buy […]
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