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Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Some great spots to grab a bite between touring châteaus in Bordeaux
Posted: January 6, 2012 By James Molesworth
Following my recent two-week stay in Bordeaux last December to taste the region's 2009 releases in bottle, here are some notes on restaurants I visited. You can also refer to my notes on restaurants from previous visits to Bordeaux in Dec. 2010 and March 2011.
While my survey is far from complete, my favorite spot—by a mile—remains La Table de Montesquieu in La Brède, 30 minutes' drive south of Bordeaux proper (without traffic). If you're in Bordeaux, make the effort to eat here. These other four are worth a stop as well.
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News
Pioneer Chicago chef announces he'll take a sabbatical; may open new restaurant in future
Posted: January 4, 2012 By Mitch Frank
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Harvey Steiman At Large
Wine from the light 1993 vintage blurs the line on contentious issues
Posted: January 4, 2012 By Harvey Steiman
I opened a bottle of Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche Brunate 1993 for dinner on New Year’s Eve, the last of that vintage in my cellar. When the Ceretto brothers made that wine, few were talking about high alcohol, excessive ripeness or natural wines, the current contentiousness of the wine world. Then, the issue in Italy was traditional wines vs. modern wines.
Back then, I was traveling to Piedmont regularly for Wine Spectator to taste the next vintages of Barolo and Barbaresco. I remember this wine from barrel. Ceretto used modern methods in the vineyards and winery to achieve even ripeness and shorter fermentation times to emphasize fruit character, but avoided the use of small, new oak barrels. Unlike some modernists, Ceretto at that time seemed unconcerned with the biting, crisp tannins that the Nebbiolo grape could produce. As a result, the Ceretto style at the time always struck me as having a foot in both camps.
Dec. 31, 2011 - Jan. 15, 2012 Issue
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Features
Golf mecca Palm Beach County is home to fantastic food and wine disguised by casual facades
Posted: December 31, 2011 By Mitch Frank
Dec. 31, 2011 - Jan. 15, 2012 Issue
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Features
Posted: December 31, 2011 By Owen Dugan
Dec. 31, 2011 - Jan. 15, 2012 Issue
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Chef Hedy Goldsmith, Michael’s Genuine Food and Wine, Miami
Posted: December 31, 2011 By Owen Dugan
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Ask Dr. Vinny
Posted: December 30, 2011
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Ask Dr. Vinny
Posted: December 28, 2011
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Matchmaking
An Alsatian white brings out the baking spices in this easy warming dish
Posted: December 27, 2011 By Jennifer Fiedler
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Seasonal
Ring in 2012 with salty-sweet snacks on a stick and 15 recommended sparklers
Posted: December 23, 2011 By Laurie Woolever
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Seasonal
A spectacular recipe from the legend's new book, plus a list of recently rated Rhône reds
Posted: December 16, 2011 By Laurie Woolever
Dec. 15, 2011 Issue
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Features
Posted: December 15, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Dec. 15, 2011 Issue
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People
Christopher Miller beefed up the wine list at Wolfgang Puck’s California flagship
Posted: December 15, 2011 By Lizzie Munro
Dec. 15, 2011 Issue
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Features
Posted: December 15, 2011 By Mark Pendergrast
Dec. 15, 2011 Issue
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Features
Once strictly a luxury gift, caviars are now available for every budget
Posted: December 15, 2011 By Sam Gugino
Dec. 15, 2011 Issue
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Features
Chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, Frankies 570 Spuntino, New York
Posted: December 15, 2011 By Owen Dugan
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Matchmaking
Pour a dry Amontillado Sherry for the adventurous or a red Bordeaux for something more traditional
Posted: December 13, 2011 By Jennifer Fiedler
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Seasonal
Two recipes from the legend's new book, plus a list of recommended aromatic whites
Posted: December 9, 2011 By Laurie Woolever
Dining & Travel
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Menu Headers
New special-occasion recipes from the legend's new book
Posted: December 9, 2011 By Laurie Woolever
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Menu Headers
Classic, festive recipes from the American South
Posted: November 30, 2011 By Sam Gugino
