In the second instalment of “Introduction to Wine,” I explained some of the flavour components of wines, and the terminology that is generally used to describe those flavours (as well as some of the corresponding aromas). In this chapter, though, I’m going to cover a very important non-drinking-related aspect of wine–the seasons of the vine. …
Category: Food and Drink
Jun 26 2012
Menchie’s frozen yoghurt in Durham, NC
All across the United States there have been these “premium frozen yoghurt” (or ‘yogurt’) establishments opening. They started popping up in a fairly regular manner a couple years ago, but now it seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing a different chain of them. The places–characterised by bright colours (usually neon greens and pinks) …
Jun 23 2012
Wine tasting review – 23 June 2012
Again this week I was a bit on the busy side, and as such, only attended the second of the two Saturday wine tastings (the one at HV Bottle Shop). The primary focus of this week’s tasting was a particular winemaker named M. Chapoutier, although there was one rosé from a different vineyard. Chapoutier (pronounced …
Thought for the Moment
