. It is now called Le Clos des Arts: http://www.closdesarts.fr/ Has anyone eaten there recently? Also if you haven’t seen it yet, I find beaulieu’s blog a great read: http://epicures.wordpress.com/ Check out the Cote...

down the names of some wines that were within my budget. I am wondering if anyone here can comment on the following wines and make some recommendations. Also, I am wondering about the “cellar-ability” of the following...

in wood-fired ovens, because other versions we have tried do not measure up. We decided to go for one splurge on the trip and booked a table before leaving home at the Michelin One-Star, La Table du Gourmet in Riquewihr. This...

waiter took our wine order soon after (2 bottles Clos du Val Cabernet). We started with bacon and onion/tomatoes appetizers. The bacon rocked w/ porky, crispy, smoky flavors hitting the palate akl at once. Our table of four ordered...

Smart, sumptuous banquet order at Flushing’s Imperial Palace.

. Wines ranged from $22 (Beringer 2005 white zin) to $99 (Clos du Val 2003 cabernet sauvignon), with a few wines by the glass, ranging from $5.50 (that Beringer white zin) to $10 (Franciscan Oakville Estate 2003 cabernet...

-minute visits, I would suggest Chimney Rock, Robert Sinskey, and Clos du Val. I’m personally not a Stags'/Stag’s Leap fan, but that’s just me...

their vineyard. Silverado is also a bit off the touristy beaten path. Another great place is Clos Du Val also on Silverado. They’re a bit busier than Luna, but also have great wines to taste.

clos du val cab 2002 is a great buy for ~$20. wonderful full bodied and lovely finish. get it while it lasts.

Gerardiere '02 Second course – Filet of sole “George Sand”; Cotes de Nuits Villages, Domaine Anne Marie Gille '99 Third course – Milk-fed roasted veal rack au jus, crumbled petit vegetables with walnut...

The BBC has the goods on an exclusive 11-course dinner being served in Bangkok, served by six three-star Michelin chefs.

I second staying on Silverado for the duration. Mumm is beautiful with sit down table service and a flight of full glasses for 10-15 dollars. I’ve also really liked Clos Du Val and my favorite is Luna Vineyards. They are...

I am having some freinds over to see our new house. It will be later in the evening, so dinner will be done. I have a 1998 Clos Du Val Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon I plan on opening and I am looking for some appetizers / snacks to...

In terms of “bang-for-the-buck” Cabs for under $30, a couple that I’ve had success with..... Markham '01 Napa Justin '04 Paso Robles Clos du Val '02 Napa Rutherford Hill '01 Napa and a lil sleeper from down...

Some of the wineries we’re thinking of are: Castello Di Amorosa Darioush Sterling Beringer Schramsberg Chateau Montelena Clos du Val Domaine Carneros Viansa For dinner we’re thinking of Tra Vigne. Any Thoughts?