I’ll be chatting with the hosts of the CBC drive-home radio shows from coast to coast today about wines for Thanksgiving. Tune in if you can and let me know your suggestions before we go live. I’ve posted some of my thoughts on this mouth-watering topic previously. Here’s the schedule (most are live chats, and the times noted are local to that city, but some are taped to be played at some point during the drive-home show today.) 4:10 pm – Live CAPE BRETON (Sydney) 3:20 pm – live WINNIPEG 4:30 pm – taped REGINA 4:50 pm – live SUDBURY 5:20 […]
Is Your Wine Faulty?
Today’s newsletter is part two of how to spot wine faults: Is it you or is that wine off? I won’t repeat the article here but I thought I make a post so that you can comment on the issue or ask questions. Have you ever run into a faulty wine in a restaurant? Are you reluctant to send it back? Is mostly corked wine that you’ve encountered or others? Look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Natalie
New Wine Reviews
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 […]
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.
