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Wine Journal

Dinner at a Friend's House

Two things were magical about this meal. One was the extraordinary magnum of 1980 DRC La Tâche (I owned a case of this wine at one time and drink every bottle with...

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Charleston

To celebrate my wife's birthday, the wines chosen were at her request. She loves mature Bordeaux, but I am reluctant to move 28-30 year old bottles to a restaurant, so...

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L'Ami Louis

A good, but uninspiring bottle of 1990 Dom Ruinart Champagne was followed by a disappointing bottle of Bressy's 2001 Rasteau. The wine selection was redeemed by a brilliant bottle of 1998 Clarendon Hills Kangarilla...

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Restaurant Taillevent

T his renowned, reliable eating establishment offers fabulous service and a club-like atmosphere. The credit for its professionalism goes to proprietor Jean-Claude Vrinat. The food rarely receives the raves some...

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Grand Véfour

This is still one of the world's great dining room experiences, with stunning service, an exemplary maître d'hôtel, and an historic salon that is a treat for the eyes. The...

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La Beaugravière (second time around)

Another meal at La Beaugravière to celebrate the cépes season, Chef Jullien prepared a wonderful broth of summer vegetables with cépes. It was a beautifully light, delicious dish that was...

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Rochat

After listening to Pierre-Antoine Rovani rave about Philippe Rochat, the sous chef for Freddie Girardet for over two decades, I finally returned to a restaurant where I had enjoyed some...

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La Beaugravière

My favorite restaurant in the southern Rhône is Guy Jullien's La Beaugravière, a café/bistro in the sleepy village of Mondragon, located 20-25 minutes north of Avignon. The cépes were spectacular...

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The Oenarch Dinner - Bicycle Restaurant

A fun night that allowed me to recalibrate my palate (after my return from the Rhône Valley) with a bevy of brilliant 2001s, primarily from California. This was my first...

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