2010 MASSICAN, “annia,” Napa Valley White Wine
April 28, 2011 by Derek Swanson
Dennis Kelly, sommelier at The French Laundry, recommended a beautiful white wine to us over two years ago. The Riesling from Stony Hill Vineyard is an atypical varietal of Napa, and a wonderful example of what winemakers can do when they push the limits of terroir. The capacity for such a recommendation is the one reason Mr. [...]
Sauvignon Blanc For Springtime
April 19, 2011 by Dick Rosano
It’s springtime and, although the cloudy days and persistent rain may make it hard to appreciate, the temperatures are warming slowly and the blossoms are starting to arrive. And there is no better way to toast the advent of better weather than with Sauvignon Blanc. “SB” as it’s known to admirers around the world brings [...]
Chicken Tarragon with Unoaked Chardonnay
March 6, 2011 by Dick Rosano
Chicken can take on so many personalities, depending on the preparation and what’s on the plate next to it. Roasted chicken is not like blackened chicken, and neither are like dishes served with cream sauce, marinara, or an artichoke lemon preparation. It’s no wonder we often hear “it tastes like chicken” when someone wants to [...]
Chablis with Bouillabaisse
December 14, 2010 by Dick Rosano
Cold weather – especially the wet kind that we’re getting these days – is easier to take if you have the right food to keep you warm. Peasant stock is good, including chili, beef stew, and a variety of casseroles, or you can slide up the scale of elegance with cassoulet (featured in this column [...]
Delamotte and Salon Champagne
November 3, 2010 by Dick Rosano
“You can have too much champagne to drink, but you can never have enough.” American playwright Elmer Rice was certainly on to something. Any decent sparkling wine can convey pleasure and elegance, but Champagne will always be a breed apart. And one of the best things about this very special pleasure is that it goes [...]
