Eat & Drink
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Amy Sliffe moved to Durham with husband Josh the day after they married in 2010. “We still haven’t gone on a honeymoon; the farm settles you in and you’re not going on vacation very often.” But when they’re not on the farm, she […]
Concannon Vineyard was built in 1883 in the Livermore Valley, east of San Francisco Bay. Life and grape growing was simpler then. But Petite Sirah was always a dark, brooding grape used to blend into everyday table wines. Third-generation owner Jim Concannon began bottling Petite Sirah as a standalone wine […]
When asked what he thinks is the draw of Lucky’s, chef and co-owner Drew Brown notes the friendly atmosphere and, of course, the tasty offerings: “I’m happy with how our [food is] familiar,” he says. “We have a very straight-forward approach to making classic sandwiches – with a few creative […]
I supplied wine for a “house concert” where my wife sang this past Sunday. I put out a nice selection, but couldn’t help but notice that all the white wines were finished with the exception of the Chardonnay. And it was a very good one! My point is that the […]
Thank goodness (and Argentina) for the frequently delicious reds made from the Malbec grape. Malbec still makes superb wines in the French region of Cahors, due southeast from Bordeaux on the Lot River. But for quality at relatively low prices, Argentina rules. Today’s example, a bit pricier than “everyday,” makes […]
Left Coast Cellars is a catchy name for this 350-acre contiguous plot of land in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Winemaker Joe Wright is a man after my own heart, a former wine retailer who caught the winemaking bug – and how! Left Coast is making flavorful wines at affordable prices – […]
When’s the last time you drank a truly lovable glass of wine? Italian immigrants set up shop in California’s Dry Creek Valley in the early 20th century. They were looking to grow vines that produced copious amounts of grapes to provide for their mealtimes in the manner of the old […]
Many of you are familiar with the Albariño grape, (Alvarinho in Portugal) that produces vibrant whites from Galicia, in the upper left-hand corner of Spain. Galicia’s subregion of Rías Baixas contains windswept vineyards, extremely affected by their ocean proximity, with grapes containing a “crunchy,” thirst-quenching acidity. Today’s example, a new […]
Another year, another Campo Viejo Gran Reserva review. Yes, it’s Rioja’s largest estate, producing oceans of Tempranillo-based red. But its super-star bottling, the “Gran Reserva” (two years in oak, three years before release) remains a relative bargain in the world of “special” wine. Campo Viejo still retains that golden metal […]
Founded in 1983 and located south of Calistoga, Napa Valley, Clos Pegase Winery was built with architectural splendor to house owner Jan Shrem’s art collection as well as produce outstanding wines. Recently sold to Vintage Wine Estates, today’s wine was made under the previous auspices and it will be hard […]
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