Simon Woods

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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Just getting to the end of a fascinating week in Napa Valley. Was at Bond winery last night for a superb farewell meal prepared by team from the now-3-starred restaurant at Meadowood Resort with accompanying wines from Schramsberg, Clos du Val, Silver Oak, Rubicon and of course Bond. After our […]

It’s Carmenère, but it’s not from Chile…

February 27, 2011 by Simon

Wine FAQ – Acidity: friend or foe?

February 23, 2011 by Simon

Had the best meal I can remember in a long time at Morimoto (of Iron Chef fame) in Napa on Saturday night, with the Singing Grüner Veltliner from Laurenz Moser as a tasty accompaniment. The foie gras chawan mushi – think miso foie gras mousse with duck breast and wasabi […]

Grüner Veltliner – from where?!?

February 22, 2011 by Simon

…can be found at Three Twins Ice Cream in the Oxbow Public Market in Napa. Anyone tried it? And which of the three exotic ingredients would be the best accompaniment?

The world’s most expensive Ice Cream Sundae…

February 20, 2011 by Simon

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Wine FAQ – is wine a good traveller?

February 19, 2011 by Simon

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Wine FAQ – how long can I keep an opened ...

February 17, 2011 by Simon