Piero Selvaggio Revisits the Past and Looks to the Future with a Classic $40 Menu Plus 40 wines for $40 on Mondays As Valentino in Santa Monica gears up for a momentous fortieth anniversary next December 2012, owner Piero Selvaggio has already begun his plans for celebrating the staying power of his ground-breaking fine dining…
Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley www.maisonry.com In my previous article, I had mentioned that Jeff Durham of Gentleman Farmer had suggested we go to Silenus to taste wines from small producers. He also suggested we visit Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley in Yountville. “Pairing artisan wines with exquisite art and furnishing in a historic setting” per Ma(i)sonry’s website. Billing…
A taste of a few remarkable wines that ended my 2011: 2000 Chateau Destieux Bordeaux Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 13% alcohol Appearance – The darkest of garnets, to a black glassy edge, opaque. Aroma – From a foot away, while pouring, I got a blast of juicy fruit. Upon closer nosing came, ripe berries and stems,…
Pulchella Winery presents a 4 week wine education series, specifically designed to travel the world and increase your knowledge of wine tasting and food pairing. Prepare yourself for a relaxing, intimate and educational evening on our new back patio lounge with wine expert Jeff Prange (Jeff has a Level One certification from the Court of…
Now Eddie, my lord and master, has requested that besides learning to cook just two short years ago, now I should…BAKE. Egads. This from the same man that only just two weeks ago begged for a spice cake with cream cheese frosting from a box instead of me attempting it homemade. So, I did what…
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Monday, December 05, 2011, die hard GOTN members put on their winter clothing and went to Valencia Wine Company to taste and learn about the various differences and nuances of Malbec wines. This cold winter night was a perfect venue for the full bodied characteristics of this varietal and good friends. As Christmas was at…
Silenus Vintners www.silenusvintners.com Some time ago, we attended a tasting in Santa Monica. The tasting was put on by Learn About Wine (www.learnaboutwine.com) at Wilshire Restaurant, with a focus on California’s rising stars. One of the wineries we enjoyed there was Poem Cellars, and I stayed in touch with co-owner Jeff Durham. When I told…
Once again, I tried a new recipe, and a never-had-before wine, in my increasing desire to learn about how wine tasting changes with food – once you spend a few nanoseconds, or more, contemplating. I’ll start with the wine tasting on its own, I’ll give you the recipe next, and then a conclusion of the…