• Archive for June 22nd, 2009

    Menu: Hot Summer Night Supper

    by  • June 22, 2009 • All Posts • 0 Comments

    What to do when you want to throw a casual summer dinner party, but can’t stand the idea of standing over a hot stove for hours? Try this easy pasta recipe that takes advantage of fresh summer produce and can be easily doubled (or tripled) to entertain a crowd — and it’s even better at [...]

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    Varietal Tasting: $25-ish Pinot Noirs

    by  • June 22, 2009 • All Posts, Varietal Tastings • 0 Comments

    Here are the favorites from a recent $25-ish Pinot Noir tasting — they’re all 2007s and should be hitting the shelves right about now! Chateau St. Jean 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma County ($20). Nice! With pretty black cherry and raspberry fruit, aromatic floral and smoke notes, lightly toasty oak, and a long, creamy finish. Ready [...]

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