Click through to find my recap of last night's Nuits St Georges tasting at Ginsberg+Chan. Overall impression is that these wines were all quite typical (and great!) examples of this hallowed appellation. Masculine in flavor and structure with hints of funk, deep red and black fruit, and pressed violets on most. I really enjoyed the smokey … Continue reading Nuits St Georges
Month: April 2015
Drop Ins
"Come to Bibo after work. Bring a friend. Drinks on me." That's my favorite kind of message. Bibo is quickly becoming my favorite happy hour spot. Great for a cocktail or people (or wall) watching, this conveniently located art den is beckoning me back for a bubbly brunch. Coming soon. Fridays don't suck. 2000 Gravner Rosso … Continue reading Drop Ins
A View of the Weekend
Friday Eve Magnolia Private Kitchen. Gumbo. Softshell crab salad. Ribs. Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Cornbread. Oh man, the cornbread. Saturday Natural Orange wines from Italy Small Vineyards at 121BC Some really cool stuff. Followed by a roof top fire BBQ and some amazing wines, including this Kistler Chardy Sunday Boat day. Yau Ley seafood & Tsing … Continue reading A View of the Weekend
Great White Burgundy.
Below is a post I put up for work today. If there is a lesson in it, it is surely that we should be drinking more aged white Burgundy. Wow. http://ginsbergchan.com/event/premium-white-burgundy/