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This is what my recent trial of Northern Pike roe turned out like. Looks amazing. Looks like it’s been breaded and deep fried. Nothing of the sorts. Very strange. The flavor profile was great, but the texture was very dense – unpleasantly so. I must have overcooked it. Gotta learn somehow, I suppose. And the photo below is unexciting as … Read More

I’ve spent a lot of time researching Beaujolais recently. A lot. And not just because I’m a new huge fan of the wines. Adding to the obsession is that we’re going to be staying in Burgundy for a week on a family holiday next spring in association with my mom’s wedding. It’s all very exciting. So I’m planning to visit … Read More

I was lucky enough to have company for this week’s tasting. Especially articulate company with a good palate. I bought this bottle because the 2005 was scored a 90 in Wine Specator. And that’s a fair score, as far as we can figure. Far above average, no question. It’s a hell of a light bodied wine, so if you’re expecting … Read More

Grenache vines near Vaison la Romaine. I’ve been spending some time lately sorting out my thoughts on French wine, and am a little shocked at how much I’ve absorbed over the past few years. I’m realizing the value of the education I’ve obtained driving all over France. This vineyard, I’ll never forget. I hope not. It was one of my … Read More

My recent explorations into the recommended wines of Wine Spectator has taught me a tremendous amount about wine. I’ve yammered on a lot about new world and old world wines, and am obviously biased. Well now, I am even more so. New world. The new world offers huge flavors. As I’ve said before, you’d think I’d love this. Not so, … Read More

Okay. Wine review #2 of the weekend. So I’m being a little self indulgent. They say you’re supposed to do this kind of thing just before you have a baby. I went to the Stanley Milner library downtown today and took out a few Wine Spectator magazines. The library experience may be a blog rant itself, but that’s not the … Read More

This evening I cracked a 2004 Bouchard Pere et Fils ‘Moulin a Vent’. It’s a red burgundy made from the Gamay grape in the Beaujolais. I found the wine after visiting quite a few boutique wine shops today. It’s from a very reputable producer from Beaune, a town in Burgundy we’ve visited twice. It did not disappoint. [$19 at Superstore] … Read More

I’ve been a little obsessed with wine lately. It a happens from time to time. I was reading a local foodie publication this week and they sold me on attending some wine tasting events held by local wine stores. And then I thought: wait a minute, why don’t I hold my own!? I’ve wanted to on a few occasions, but … Read More