OK, so it’s a chain. And a chain hotel at that. But... A friend and I popped in there tonight for a glass of wine in the bar – they were offering 2 glasses for the price of one, which was nice. They asked if we wanted... (0 replies, last updated by Peg May 20, 2008)

Has anyone tried this wine and cheese shop? The website looks good, fresh bread delivered daily, gourmet cheese and a selection of wines. I normally go to Gypsy Kitchen in Quincy when I want a nice selection of cheese, but... (6 replies, last updated by C. Hamster April 30, 2008)

with the vin jaune. I started with a glass of champagne (Lassaigne) followed by a glasse of Chignon (Savoie) and a Cotes du Rhone (Petit Pif). A very nice experience, and I take back the bad joke I tried to make about the name of... (80 replies, last updated by MartinSLR July 13, 2009)

We took my parents to Vin Rouge Sunday night. While we love the patio, they thought it was just a little too steamy to sit outside, so we went for the red room. We all had different dishes, except that several of us got the soup... (10 replies, last updated by suse July 31, 2007)

Ladies recipe for Coq au Vin. Le Coq au Vin du Pays Serves 4 From French Provincial Cooking by Tony Schmaeling (Omega Books Limited, 1982) 1-3 lb (1.5 Kg) Chicken 1 oz. (30 g) Butter 1/2 cup (4 oz., 125 mL) Marc de Bourgogne or Brandy... (20 replies, last updated by Colleen January 12, 2004)

Am considering a Le Nez du Vin Wine Aroma kit for my hubby. Here is info on it and another alternative one, further down on the page. That one is way at the bottom of the page... another kit in a rosewood box by some other... (17 replies, last updated by domaine547 November 28, 2007)

Any advice would be appreciated. San Francisco preferred. (3 replies, last updated by semmel June 17, 2005)

Have any Nashville hounds (or heck, any other hounds for that matter) been to L’Ete du Vin's Vintners Tour and Wine Tasting? I’ve only recently really starting paying real attention to wine and learning about it (I... (2 replies, last updated by OkraBlossom January 19, 2005)

Because these are things that I love. Whether it’s the melawech or the mabucha at Magic Carpet, the rosewater ice at Mashti, Mrs. Primo’s warmth, the marvelous domestic space at Du Vin or the flowers, fungi and dates... (6 replies, last updated by Samo May 9, 2002)

We have just bought some bottles of Domaine de Soumade Côtes du Rhône “Fleur de Confiance” 2003. The seller could not tell us when it will be ready to drink – only that it will keep at least 10-12 years. Does... (11 replies, last updated by Splendid Wine Snob April 12, 2007)

...unless it’s Avignonesi, then that’s considered a sacrilege, a desecration of that phenomenal Vin Santo. (23 replies, last updated by tmso January 5, 2009)

grapefruit) 4 ruby red grapefruit 3 meyer lemons or 2 sweet oranges (used some meyer, some blood orange) 1 2" piece of vanilla bean, split lengthwise (used Tahitian) 4.5 liters (6 750 ml bottles) crisp white wine (used vin blanc... (2 replies, last updated by Dev January 16, 2006)

I take back in part my suggestion of the Delille, though I like their wines, because you’re right that they don’t do a straight Merlot. If I were giving a gift to go along with a Nez du Vin set, I’d be looking... (9 replies, last updated by Frodnesor November 28, 2007)

I’m hoping to make Coq au Vin this weekend in a crockpot. Besides reducing the amount of wine from 1 bottle to 1.5c, and searing the chicken first in a saute pan, any tips or hints? Also, unfortunately I won’t be able... (10 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong September 27, 2007)

My wife and I dined at the La Rotisserie du Beaujolais at 19, Quai de la Tournelle and were very disappointed. My wife had the girolles provencale which were good but it was a very small portion. After that, downhill. The onion... (4 replies, last updated by MOREKASHA September 20, 2009)