the wine wench strikes again

[lagilman]

Forgive me, it has been many months since my last wine confession...

Not that I haven't been drinking excellent wines, but I've been remiss in sharing them with you.


I had dinner last weekend at a new South American restaurant in Manhattan (Brazilian fusion, basically) where (in addition to fabulous duck in honey-ginger sauce with peppercorns and a yam puree that was to die for) we also had a wine I picked, pretty much blind except for knowing the region was producing some good and well-priced wines, off the wine list.

Quara Torrontés is a very nice young white wine that reminded me pleasantly of a viognes in the nose, but was dryer in the taste. Fruity and fresh, with a lovely floral finish -- perfect for spicy or peppery food, or just sipping as the weather gets warmer. Seems to run about $10-$12 in stores.

And I see that Quara also bottles a Tannat, which is a rough-and-ready red wine I'm quite fond of. I foresee a trip to the Wine Thief, soon...


(and the semi-final of Top Chef that's showing now, they've been given a bottle of Shaffer cabernet and fresh black truffles to work with. Dear lord. I wish I were feeling better because now I want to open a Killer Bottle)

Comments

[lagilman]

more like "three Chardonnays and a Pinot Noir, and one act of decanting..."

[quarkwiz.livejournal.com]

I just realized which wine bottle is in the front of that lineup in your icon. Didja know that our local Costco, of all places, sells The Grange? It's at the end of the booze aisle. I touch it lovingly every time I walk by....one of these days.

Speaking of wine

[fakefrenchie.livejournal.com]

April is coming closer. We should mail of LJ to discuss what you can/will bring and what you would like to take away in exchange. If you are still up for an exchange.

[lagilman]

heh. But I'd be very careful about buying high end bottles from any warehouse -- no idea what their storage and transport's like...

I still have a bottle, tucked away. I need an Occasion.

Re: Speaking of wine

[lagilman]

A lot's going to depend on what Uncle allows me to transport...

Re: Speaking of wine

[fakefrenchie.livejournal.com]

This is true. His new rule about no liquids in carry on is a PITA. I hope ziplock bags come in the wine bottle size. Otherwise, considering how delicately the baggage handlers handle the baggage, you could have a whole new wardrobe in bordeaux or burgundy.