I was back in Napa last weekend and headed straight to my favorite restaurant, Bistro Jeanty. (In fact, I’d say that this is one of my favorite French restaurants on this side of the Atlantic…) Bistro Jeanty is a cozy, two-room place that, frankly, can feel a little noisy and cramped — although the patio [...]
Read more →During the past few months of wine tasting around here, one of the wineries that keeps coming out on top of the heap is Lucien Albrecht. This Alsace-based family winery has a long history in the wines of the region, with the name Albrecht showing up in historical records dating back to the early 1400s. [...]
Read more →I’ve eaten so much turkey in the last week, I don’t know how I could possibly be in the mood for more poultry. But an unexpectedly lovely evening had me firing up the grill last night for this simple favorite. Recipe: Poultry: Butterflied Grilled Chicken More method than recipe, I like to butterfly chickens — that [...]
Read more →Last week, I wrote about the Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc that was such a bargain — now I’ve got their Chardonnay. The Chateau St. Jean 2007 Chardonnay Sonoma County ($14) would be a great choice for holiday gatherings — it’s medium-bodied melon and pear flavors are accented with juicy tropical citrus and touches of aromatic baking [...]
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