August 3, 2004
Ch. de BASTET 2003 cotes de Rhone Cuvee St.Jean Another winner from Mary Pawle. Lovely fresh flavours. No info on the label but presumably mainly Viognier. Entirely non-cloying & lovely. e12.10 PALLISER ESTATE MARTINBOROUGH Sauvignon Blanc 2002 NZ Undoubtedly classy, but lost a bit of its zip. Getting away from where I want SB to ...
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August 3, 2004
As in all classic westerns, the good guys are American. In this epic, set in the wild west of France, the heroes are Robert Parker, the John Wayne of wine; The Man in 501s – new age négotiant Jeffrey Davis; and lovable old Thomas Jefferson who couldn’t spell Haut Brion or Yquem but drank them ...
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August 3, 2004
I’ve taken a liking to making these potato cakes. Handy to finish off in the oven, alongside a joint of meat, a roast chicken or a casserole. Good rib-sticking, no-nonsense, traddy fare, despite the fancy oil. 1 KG potatoes, Golden Wonder or Kerr’s Pink preferred, skins left on 1 small red onion, chopped fine 1 ...
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