Minervois v. St-Chinian
April 21, 2011
Are we hosting a Ligue 3 football match? Maybe
the title for this free wine tasting should be Remy v. Nicole. But they
are friends! Still, I want to stir up some regional rivalries. Or
maybe coax out some truths about the character of the neighboring
Languedoc appellations that Remy Soulie and Nicole Bojanowski inhabit. We have a slew of new releases from these two great Mediterranean estates, certified-organic reds, whites, and roses that can be swirled and discussed endlessly, or just purchased and guzzled with your weekend dinner. Come taste eight great wines (did I mention for free!) and flip through my trip photos, listen to fond reminiscences of cold hours touring the winter landscape of this stark, beautiful land.
This Saturday, 1-3pm.on the menu:
Clos du Gravillas, Minervois
2009 Terret $18.99
2009 Sous les Cailloux des Grillons $13.99 (12.59 as the Weekend Wine this Fri & Sat)
2008 Rendezvous du Soleil $22.99
2008 Lo Vielh (100-year-old vine Carignan) $28.99
2009 Douce Providence
Domaine des Soulie St.-Chinian
2009 Marsanne $11.99
2010 Cuvee Remy $8.99
2010 St. Chinian $10.99
2009 Grenache $11.99
2010 St Chinian Rose $9.99
Meat Up: it's what's for dinner
Boxcarr Farms on First Fridays
Fri, May 6, 5-8pm
A Taste of ItalyThis fun event is by reservation only. Get more information and reserve your space now: SecondJourneyTours.com/May15.htm.
Friday Fresh: Kiryama
from Kayanza, Burundi
I am very
excited to be continuing our relationship with Kiryama. The coffee
comes along just in time, as we say goodbye for the year to the very
popular Buziraguhindwa coffees, also from Burundi. Kiryama is a washing
station that brings together a true community of coffee growers in an
area called Kayanza. Coffee is grown literally in the back yards of
over 1,000 small families in this community at an altitude over 1700
meters. It is incredible to me that a coffee with such delicate flavors
can be produced in this way. This year’s harvest has more of the honey
and fruit in the cup that I remember from last year. It is light and
pretty with ever-present citrus and floral sweetness. Refreshingly
bright, it sits perfectly alongside a breakfast of mixed fruit, local
yogurt, and fresh granola. If you enjoy your coffee dripped and
unadorned then I am betting Kiryama will be your new favorite.
Are we hosting a Ligue 3 football match? Maybe
the title for this free wine tasting should be Remy v. Nicole. But they
are friends! Still, I want to stir up some regional rivalries. Or
maybe coax out some truths about the character of the neighboring
Languedoc appellations that Remy Soulie and Nicole Bojanowski inhabit. We have a slew of new releases from these two great Mediterranean estates, certified-organic reds, whites, and roses that can be swirled and discussed endlessly, or just purchased and guzzled with your weekend dinner. Come taste eight great wines (did I mention for free!) and flip through my trip photos, listen to fond reminiscences of cold hours touring the winter landscape of this stark, beautiful land.
This Saturday, 1-3pm.
