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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Douro Valley Tastings: Sandeman Quinta do Seixo
The most impressive thing about a visit to Sandeman’s Quinta do Seixo estate is the drive up to a culminating point above the Douro with practically a 360° view of terraced vines! The drive is not for the faint hearted … Continue reading
Niepoort’s superb dry Douro red “Charme” 2005 at Restaurant DOC
We asked for the wine to be chilled a little, and it was re-served at 15°. The aromas became even more Burgundian and more explosive. Less cherries and more raspberries like from Vosne Romanée tasted from barrel at its … Continue reading
Posted in 2005, Portugal, Restaurants, what am I drinking with this dish?, WINE
Tagged 2005, DOC Restaurant, Douro, Niepoort, Portugal
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Douro Valley Tastings: Quinta do Portal
Douro River Valley After taking the train from Porto (Sao Bento station) and riding for most of the journey along the banks of the Douro to the town of Pinhao, we were greeted by some friends who know the Douro … Continue reading
Portuguese cuisine: a little disappointing but has potential…
Accras de Morue (deep fat-fried: salt cod-fish dumplings) I realize that I cannot judge a country’s cuisine after only 4 days and only visiting one region, but I must say I was disappointed with the Portuguese cuisine. I may … Continue reading
Summer Nicoise Salad (and, surprisingly, Vincent Dureuil Janthial 2006 Red Burgundy)
Nicoise is what we like to have in the evening when we are feeling veggie starved because it is light, digestible, and full of flavors. It is a dish that is built upon the marriages of different bitternesses. What … Continue reading
Posted in 2006, Burgundy, FOOD, Recipes, what am I drinking with this dish?, What is in my glass?, WINE
Tagged 2006, Baux en Provence, bitterness, Mas de Gourgonnier, Nicoise, rosé, tannin, tuna, veggies, Vincent Dureuil Janthial
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A bright spot in a gastronomic desert: Relais de Reuilly in Champagne
Hats off for the Relais de Reuilly in the western part of the Marne Valley in Champagne. Located on the road parallel to but south of the Marne River. After 28 years owning and running this small hotel restaurant, chef … Continue reading
Le Jardin Gourmand in Auxerre: summer garden in your plate
Jardin Gourmand: flowers and salad Sit down on their wildly sensual terrace for a visit with chef and owner Pierre Boussereau and Olivier Laplaine (front of the house) and you will quite literally get Pierre’s garden on your plate. … Continue reading
Posted in 2004, Burgundy, Restaurants
Tagged 2004, Auxerre, Chablis, Grossot, Le Jardin Gourmand, Verget
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Sneaky-creative Jean Michel Lorain in Joigny
Tucked away on between the vineyard covered slope of the Cote St Jacques and the L’Yonne river, this long standing restaurant (La Cote St Jacques) that managed to gain and keep 3 Michelin star status from father to son revisits … Continue reading
