While many others have made resolutions to exercise more and diet this January, I have decided to set my sights firmly on routine. I am not going to be skipping my steak and claret on Fridays. It is a big commitment—but I think I am up to the task.
Read MoreYou may have noticed that our Champagne Buyer Gary Westby drinks a lot of really good Champagne. So when one makes him stop and take notice, you can bet it’s exceptional. He had just such a moment over a bottle of Gosset’s NV Blanc de Noir. Paired with salmon mousse, the experience was nothing short of profound.
Read MoreOur Champagne Buyer, Gary Westy, is at it again, finding the perfect pairing for an extra special bottle of Champagne. The 2012 Jean-Jacques Lamoureux "Alexandrine" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne is sourced the same Kimmeridgian clay soils that are found in Chablis, and the similarities don’t stop there. If you love clean, expressive Champagnes with the perfect touch of minerality, then you’ll certainly want to read on.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect red to visit, year after year, vintage after vintage? Gary Westby has the perfect pick for you. Best of all, it’s an amazing bargain. Read on for a multi-vintage review of one of our favorite Spanish direct-import producers.
Read MoreOn the hunt for the perfect bubbly to pair with lighter fare? Then you simply must try our Champagne Buyer’s most recent find. Dover Sole with a spring vegetable risotto has never found a better partner…
Read MoreAs we begin to bunker down and try to stay healthy, what’s better than a giant pot of soup? Not much—unless you pair it with the lively Cerasuola di Vittoria from Gulfi. The perfect comfort food for rainy, weird times!
Read MoreWhile drinking their way through Champagne, Gary and Scott have been eating their way, too. Scott Beckerley reports on some of the joys of eating while on the trail—from Michelin-starred restaurants to cheese and apples under a tree. Ah, le belle vie.
Read MoreThe Burgundies of Domaine Parent have long been a favorite of mine.
Read MoreIn a few days, Cinnamon and I are going to the Loire Valley for the first time, spending the whole trip relaxing in one place: Sancerre. I have been so excited about this trip that I couldn’t wait to get a little taste in advance, and started searching around online for recipes to go with the iconic Sauvignon Blanc from the region. I settled on the salade au crottin de Chavignol as inspiration, and read a number of recipes online. Naturally, I picked the wine first—and went with the 2017 Domaine La Clef du Recit, a recommendation from our Loire Valley buyer Keith Mabry.
Read MoreWhen I walked into Keith’s house last week, I was greeted by a merry group of K&Lers and friends, and two long tables set with rustic red-checked covers. There was a luscious, savory aroma intertwining the conversations, and a glass in each person’s hand. For tonight was Cassoulet night, night of the rich bean-and-meat stew from the Languedoc, named after the casserole pot it’s cooked in.
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