A Sommelier's Guide to Wine+Food
Over New Year’s my wife and I were talking about how fun it would be to take a quick trip to Seattle in 2012. When I lived in Portland, Oregon I used to visit Seattle all the time but Mrs B had never been. Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the world, and [...]
In “Burgundy Time”, 2009′s would be considered too young with years of cellaring ahead of them. This 2009, however, is drinking nicely right now. I picked this 1er Cru up from Master Sommelier, Jesse Becker at Périphenique for about $50. Allen Meadows gives the best description of what to expect: “A high-toned, elegant and pure [...]
Please let me know what you think of this pick by visiting my dumb ass on Google+. It’s Friday which means the weekend is here and it’s time to get your drink on! Okay, it doesn’t actually mean that. But the weekend offers a great opportunity to get together with friends for good conversation over [...]
. This is a recipe we made about ten years ago. I can’t remember where we first found the dish, but it’s a tasty alternative to traditional roasted turkey on Thanksgiving. INGREDIENTS for turkey 1 16-25 lb. turkey 1 cup carrots, coarsely chopped 1 cup white onions, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped 8-10 [...]
. I’m a slut for bubbles. There, I said it. When people ask the question about being trapped on a deserted island and which bottle of wine I’d pick, it’s always bubbles. Fellow bubble sluts should be happy other parts of the world are making better bottles of sparkling wine, and the best part is [...]
. . Finding a good QPR (quality price ratio) Pinot Noir can be a bit tricky. Pinot is such a temperamental grape—when it’s off, it’s not very good but when it’s good it’s magic in a bottle. Perhaps more than any grape, Pinot Noir expresses it’s place or terroir more than just about any grape. [...]
My latest pick is a Pinot Noir from the 2007 vintage in the Willamette Valley.
. . One of my favorite wines at St. Supéry is the Elu Bordeaux style blend. Some of the grapes you might find in Elu are Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc. Why am I talking about Elu? Because the St. Francis Claret reminds me very much of Elu, only more affordable. . [...]
. . The 2011 Oscars are here, are you ready? It’s time to celebrate time honored traditions of…..drinking! What better excuse to drink some adult beverages than the Oscars. Here’s a sommelier’s guide to movie+drink pairings: . Black Swan – Yeah, that’s right. I selected a Black Russian as the recipe. It’s the black swan, [...]
Ahhh Burgundy, how we love thee. The Pinot Noir’s from Burgundy represent a journey for wine drinkers. They can be equally rewarding and torturous at the same time. The Burgundy Pinot’s are like a dominatrix wearing leather slapping you silly and making you call it Momma.
Helpful advice to know when buying Port or Madeira.