Sunday, November 17, 2019

Memorable Meals II

MOON - Tallinn (Oct. and Nov. 2019)
Clear Fish Soup with Tomato-Horseradish Chutney
Warm Buckwheat Blinis with Golden Whitefish Roe and Sour Cream
- Italian White Wine (full-bodied and organic)

Hestia Resort - Lausamaa (Nov. 2019)
Blinis with Trout Roe and Sour Cream
Sliced Local Duck Breast on Green Salad with Pears and Black Currants
- Italian Rose Champagne, Chianti



Saturday, April 6, 2019

Recent Special Wines

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc, Chateau du Hureau (Loire Valley)
excellent structure, balance and length, tannic but not overwhelming with enough air, generous fruit, needs to breathe and to be served slightly chilled (60 F)

Tarima Hills Monastrell, aka Mourvedre (Alicante region, Spain)
A big, powerful red with a very long finish, high ABV and medium tannins, from rocky soil and arid conditions, needs to breathe, very layered and rich; enjoyable