I was feeling all zorba-esque this week, so I bought three Greek wines to try. If you’re thinking retsina, you probably have bad memories of a party long long ago involving inappropriate behaviour. No one who actually likes wine, likes retsina. Near as I can tell, the popularity of retsina stems from a) smoking so… Continue reading Greek Gifts
Category: Wine
Red wine, white wine, roses, wines from Canada, France, New Zealand, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South America, all kinds of wines from around the world.
Desserts to sooth somebody
IF music soothes the savage breast, then why not drink what soothed the composers? Let’s start with Tokaj (pr. tow-kay). This was once a wine sought after by all wine lovers, and afforded only by royalty. A favourite of Beethoven, Schubert and Rossini (who was richer than royalty) Tokaj fell into disrepute under the communists… Continue reading Desserts to sooth somebody
French Whites
For a number of reasons, I drink more French and Italian whites than New World whites. Oh there are exceptions: Canadian Riesling and Gewurztraminer, are pretty much perfect regardless of the maker. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is justly world famous. McWilliam’s Semillon from Australia is extraordinary. But the rest… well, frankly they’re just not that… Continue reading French Whites
Winter Fat
Okay, there comes a time, in the dark of January, where frankly you don’t give a damn about fat, diet, exercise etc. You want Meat! and Fat! and to be Warm! Following this dictum, we strolled through a small blizzard to Carvers, the steak house in the Sheraton, some 3 blocks from the old homestead.… Continue reading Winter Fat
Frozen
Well the weather outside is frightful, but here it’s so delightful… The balcony door froze shut yesterday, so no barbecuing till I defrost it, which might involve the weather getting about 15 degrees warmer. I have a box of Aussie Shiraz sitting on the counter, the remnant of the first round of cheap wine… Continue reading Frozen