Went to a potluck last night bearing bottles upon bottles of Elk Cove Pinot Noir. The other fine attendees brought: cured meats, cheeses, and olives to start; butternut squash soup; eggplant parmigiana; beer can bread; salad with...

and laughing. What is it about champagne loosening everyone up? Mr CF will spend inordinate amounts of time deciding which wine to drink and will bring up (probably) 4 or 5 bottles – a Cab, a Pinot Noir, a Bordeaux, a...

'm thinking of a fruity pinot noir and a not-too-sweet Gewurtztraminer, but I’d welcome other suggestions from anyone better at these pairings than I am (which is just about anybody with a clue about wine!)

. . . Step One: Go to an office supply store, and get a three-ring notebook and filler paper. Get some notebook dividers, too, and label them (e.g.) Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Riesling, etc. Everytime you have a...

the sweet), maybe ordering too many sweet dishes (we were out of it) and mindset (damn jet-lag!). As a side note, we had a terrific pinot noir rose that paired wonderfully with the food and the anise seed flecked bread was...

commanding $70 for the “Ten” - how hard would it be to buy a pumpkin patch, put some vines in the ground, press it, put it in a bottle, and Presto! - “Ocean Obscura” Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - 300 case...

cioppino, burgers French: (no way!) salad nicoise, pamesan souffle, pate, potage cressonnier, anguille a la creme or raie au beurre noir or medaillones ou noisettes de veau or a simple ragout de mouton printanier, rognons in any...

of the pinot noir. The waitress was helpful in making other recommendations and it was clear she had tasted them all enough to gain some familiarity. I ended up choosing something French (the name escapes me), which she helpfully...

Pinot Noir and it paired w/ the dish AMAZINGLY well. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y45/btdoan/IMG_6335.jpg?t=1174016315

makes his own cheeses from Claravale organic milk, and is a devoted to obtaining the best fruits and vegetables from nearby farms. Their “Brown Bag” night on the first Thursday of each month allows you to bring in the...

the sous-chef could really do...until dishes four and five. Course four: Paupiette of Sea Bass with Pinot Noir sauce, crispy potato skin, microgreens and shredded savoy cabbage – Another Le Cirque classic and another winner...

Queso, Rogue Cremery Smokey Blue, Westfield Farms Hubbardston Blue, Rouge et Noir Triple Cream Brie and Pleasant Ridge Reserve, all of which were accompanied by great garnishes. A real treat. The total came to $249 before tip. It...

noir.

. To give an idea of the atmosphere I’m writting this I’ll tell you that I am surrounded by blazing Sunday morning, afternoon, sunshine with a selection of music cocooning me and a steaming mug of hot coffee sending...

passed it by. Fortunately for wife, someone finally tasted it, and “BAM,” it was ALL gone in a heartbeat. If only folk would try things outside their comfort zone – they would likely be amazed. Hunt PS, a nice OR...