Originally published August 16, 2008 I never have a ton of luck with California Pinot Grigio… I often find them on the flabby, sweet side — arguably fruitier than many Italian versions, but also less light and refreshing. There are times that straightforward and simple are best, and I tend to think this is one [...]
Read more →Originally published August 14, 2008 As the steakhouse trend reaches epic proportions, with premium-priced cuts served alongside the usual suspects of sides and steakhouse-priced wines, I’m happy to report on a casual, delicious, affordable alternative! The ribeye at Fornos of Italy in Houston weighs in at 14 oz. and is served, perfectly cooked to order, [...]
Read more →Originally published August 8 Another winning cheese and wine combination, this time it was a chunk of Pecorino di Fossa — well-aged and brittle. A generous drizzle of Italian chestnut honey and a bottle of lightly-chilled Italian red wine combined to make a deceptively complex treat. Pecorino di Fossa is an aged sheep’s milk cheese [...]
Read more →Originally published August 5 Seems like Gallo is on a roll with a wide range of low cost wines. I’ve recently noted several that were totally tasty and affordable — not terribly complex, but not syrupy or smacking of cough medicine either. The latest one that impressed me is the Redwood Creek 2006 Pinot Noir [...]
Read more →Originally published August 1, 2008 After a week in Bordeaux, I cannot seem to get enough goat’s milk cheese. Not that they make much of it around Bordeaux, I just enjoyed a fair amount of it while there, and now keep finding ways to eat it. Whether its crumbled fresh goat cheese on salads or [...]
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