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Finally back in Piemonte. It’s vacation time, which means lots of eating and drinking. And many winery visits. The next few days are full of exciting visits many different producers.
Caves Madeleine has always been a go to restaurant for our family when we are in Bourgogne, and this time was no different. However, since the owner changed the food has become a lot better. It is one of the best meals I have eaten in a very long time. We all wished we could…
Marengo Dolcetto d’Alba Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Marengo Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2014 Eye: Ruby red Nose: fruity, fresh, blueberry/blackberry, hint of licorice Mouth: fruits, hint of almond Price Point: $9 Available at Vinmonopolet: Not yet…
The Barolo Chapel is located in the midst of the vineyards, right besides the well known vineyard of Brunate. This chapel used to be a shelter for the workers but is now a piece of art and a must see when you are in the area.
I have arrived in Bourgogne and I spent the first half of today in Volnay. It started with a winery visit with Joseph Voillot. Legendry. He spoke no english and my french is about as good as my mandarin, but we made it through and tasted some very good wines. Lunch was incredible. We ended…
I am officially on vacation! Ahead lies 3 days in Beaune and 17 days in Italy! There are many wine tastings on the schedule, amongst them Domain Michel Lafarge and hopefully Liger-Belair. I am looking forward to visiting some new wineries and seeing old friends again.
Barolo Vigna Conca 2004 Wine: Barolo Vigna Conca Producer: Revello Fratelli Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2004 Eye: dark, reddish brown Nose: wet leather, medicine cabinet, some dark fruit, spices Mouth: still some tannins, very silky at the beginning, slight short finish Price Point: $55 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes, but likely…
Ever heard of the Cedar Tree? Located in the backyard of Cordero di Montezemolo, you find this beautiful cedar tree. It was planted as a wedding gift in 1856 by the family, the heirs of Cordero di Montezemolo. The tradition these days is to hug the tree, and of course we did exactly that. Maybe…