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December 23, 2020 theswirlingdervish

A Bounty of Books in 2020: Part One

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Continuing my love affair with Bordeaux Blanc, which was stoked in a big way by my recent trip to the region with the folks from @millesima Tasted plenty of gorgeous red wines too, but there’s something about the blancs that really fires me up!
Cold and damp weather prompted a pairing of Lemony White Bean Soup with Turkey from @nytcooking and organic Vermentino from southern France. The soup with its splash of ginger, tomato paste, and cumin warms the bones, while the wine promises that the warm weather will return. I’m happy!
Lovely introduction to #virginiawine this afternoon in NYC. Started with a guided tasting of eight wines, which included a brief history of winemaking in the state and an overview of the unique terroirs.
Sunday was bright and breezy in NYC, perfect for this méthode ancestrale sparkling wine from Patrick Bottex in Bugey-Cerdon in Eastern France.
Gabe made my homecoming from a whirlwind week in Bordeaux so easy. The apartment was clean, the fridge full of groceries, and he cooked our dinner. Of course I had to bring him some tasty treats from my travels!
Getting so spoiled here in Bordeaux! Case in point: our lunch at @lamaison_estournel which is the hotel/restaurant associated with @cosdestournel in Saint Estephe. Ceviche of stone bass with mango, followed by faux-filet of beef with mixed Provençal peppers served with white and red wine from the esteemed winery. Dessert was a fresh strawberry tart with pistachio shortbread and whipped cream. Ooh La La!

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