Arrowood and Amapola Creek
Not being one for idol-worship, I have however followed Dick Arrowood around through his very successful career. Not just to hold his cape, mind you, but because I always knew that – where Arrowood was – great wine could always be found. From 1974 to 1990, he was at the ...
Albariño from Rias Biaxas
The traditional notion is that Albariño, the deliciously fruity wine from Spain, is best with paella and gazpacho. There is no desire here to dispute that advice, but unless you find yourself in one of D.C.’s few very good Spanish restaurants, that would leave little reason to discover this ...
Brasserie Beck
Finding good food in Washington is no longer a long shot, the city teems with well-appointed establishments boasting glorious reviews and talented staffs. And so it is, after too long a wait, that I visited Brasserie Beck (1101 K Street, NW, 202-408-1717) one afternoon for a lunch with friends. Robert Wiedmaier ...
The Weekly Pick
Arrowood and Amapola Creek
Not being one for idol-worship, I have however followed Dick Arrowood around through his very successful career. Not just to hold his cape, mind you, but because I always knew that – where Arrowood was – great wine could always be found. From 1974 to 1990, he was at the helm at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma County, crafting wines that would lay... [Read more of this review]
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Merlot Masters
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Love Those Baby Blues
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Italy’s Gems: Great Imports from Neil and Maria Empson
Italian wines have been great for centuries, and Americans have been buying...
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Brasserie Beck
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Olde Bay Tavern
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Mollydooker Winemaker Dinners
You may have heard about the pallet of Mollydooker’s elite bottlings, Velvet...
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WINE IQ
Dow Red Wine Hits the Mark!
With the food of Spain, Italy, and France serving as long-standing markers for fine food in the U.S., Portugal is one European nation that is too often overlooked by Americans. But that land is a treasure trove of succulent dishes, including many beef-oriented preparations that highlight the subtleties of Portuguese culinary skills, and exquisite dishes... [Read more of this review]
Let American Champagne Light the Night!
There’s nothing like a good bottle of Champagne to celebrate America’s independence. Right? Wrong. Champagne is made in France and, despite Gaul’s claim to having helped the Colonists wrest their freedom from Mother England, there’s no reason for us to pop their sparkling wine when we have so much of our own to enjoy. Known as Champagne around... [Read more of this review]
Ginger Lime Sauce with . . . Anything!
There’s hot chiles and corn meal from Mexico which pop up in everything from side dishes to main meals. Marinara sauce from Italy is layered on pasta, pizza, and grilled chicken, not always in the right proportions or preparations, but it’s ubiquitous. There’s hot-and-sour this and hot-and-sour that, and there’s cream sauce, which might properly... [Read more of this review]
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