Albert Ponnelle Réserve de la Chèvre Noire 2009
On a frosty winter evening, what could be better than a hearty bowl of boeuf bourguignon accompanied by good company and a bottle of the Albert Ponnelle Réserve de la Chèvre Noire 2009 wine from the...
View ArticleGlorioso Crianza 2007 with ‘Tapas’
What to prepare for dinner this weekend to break these winter blues? I decided on my version of tapas – some seasoned beef grilled with green onion, hot peppers and mushrooms all stuffed into warmed...
View ArticleHenry Fessy Saint Amour for Valentines
The usual dilemma, what to purchase for Valentine’s Day? My quick scan of the Kenaston Wine Store shelves and I spot a Cru Beaujolais from Henry Fessy – a lovely Saint Amour. The name certainly fits...
View ArticleCastillo de Jumilla Monastrell-Tempranillo
Braised pork tenderloin rolled with a mushroom, nut, currants and sage stuffing, served with garlic whipped potatoes, and all garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Now this was a meal that begged a...
View ArticleRockford Basket Press Shiraz 2001
One significant advantage of working in a wine store is that you have the opportunity to try a whole myriad of tasty wines. One day last week I brought my version of oven-braised ribs done in a sweet...
View ArticleBarton & Guestier Sauternes
Looking to impress those snooty inlaws, or perhaps the boss? Well, I have the wine for you! I recently enjoyed a bottle of the Barton & Guestier 2010 Sauternes. Sauternes is a sweet wine from a...
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