Number of Wines Recommended: 56 Review date: October 10, 2009 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 22 wines under $20 – Best value white: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with pure grassy goodness for vegetarian dishes and quiche $14.95 – Favorite white: Voluptuous California Chardonnay for roast chicken 93/100 – Best value red: Supple, full-bodied Chilean Carmenère for hamburgers and steak $14.95 – Favorite red: Blackberry-rich Australian Shiraz for fajitas 93/100 – Favorite red: Dense, round, supple and full-bodied Spanish Cabernet for brisket and prime rib 93/100 Free sample wine reviews with tasting notes, scores & recipes: Here is […]
Author: Natalie MacLean
Thyme Roast Chicken
Thyme Roast Chicken I once heard Jacques Pepin being asked on a radio interview what his all time favorite dish to prepare was. this was the dish he instantly shot out. I have used it frequently ever since, and once you get a taste of how delicious and easy it is, so will you! This recipe comes from Alona Martinez Serves 4 Level of difficulty: easy 1 organic free-range chicken 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 sprigs fresh thyme For the gravy: 1/2 cup white wine plus 3 tablespoons 1 […]
New Wine Reviews
Number of Wines Recommended: 48 Review Date: September 26, 2009 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 21 wines under $20 – Best value white: A zesty Italian white $11.95 – Favorite white: Gorgeously rich Meursault (Chardonnay) 94/100 – Best value red: Tasty, organic Argentine Cabernet $12.95 – Favorite red: A cult Super-Tuscan 97/100 Here is the text-only shopping list for these reviews with wine names, tasting notes, scores, food matches & recipes: September 26 You can see a complete free sample set of reviews here.
