Yearly Archives: 2010
White Wine Gets Older, Fatter and That’s OK
I expound on my thoughts about drinking a Muscadet with a few years of bottle age on the Foodista Blog. Click on the title of this link to jump to it.
Muscadet
MuscadetOriginally uploaded by jamesonf Interesting to drink a Muscadet with some age on it. Will tell you more on my Foodista post tomorrow.
Wines I Tasted Yesterday
These were the wines poured for me at work yesterday by my affable Gallo rep: 2008 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio: Partially made with dried grapes, ripasso-style, and a bit of Chardonnay added. Still had a zippy finish. 2007 Las Rocas Vinas Viejas Garnacha: Big bruiser of a wine. Decant. 2008 Louis M. Martini Sonoma Country [More]
Drinkin’ PA
Click on the title of this post to jump to the Foodista blog, where I sample a couple of wines from Pennsylvania’s Chaddsford Winery
Baby Zucchini
Baby ZucchiniOriginally uploaded by jamesonf These are going to be great with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Simply sliced thin, sautéed with olive oil, S&P. Done.
I Will Accept Zinfandel as a Small Percentage of a Red Wine to Drink at an Outdoor Summer BBQ
Zinfandel, my nemesis grape that people seem to love to drink while roasting in the sun and eating roasted food, does have a place in summer: when it’s blended with Pinot Noir and Syrah. Never in my life would I have thought someone would blend Pinot Noir with either Zinfandel or Syrah, but the folks [More]
Step Aside, Zin! Tannat is Your Summer Red.
Click on the title of this post to jump to Foodista. In my latest post I expand on the recent praise I bestowed upon the red version of one of my most beloved whites, the Colombelle.
