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Beaucastel and Bacchus in Buffalo

September 18, 2014 By Steven 4 Comments

Have you ever seen a restaurant wine list that offers wines at (or modestly above) retail prices? Rare, right? How about Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Échézeaux 2002 for less than half the current auction price? I found such a place in Buffalo NY.

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Chateauneuf du Pape, Restaurant Recommendations, Sauvignon Blanc Tagged With: Gorgonzola, Potatoes, Rib Steak, Sauvignon Blanc

Duck Breast and a Cult Pinot Smack-Down

November 2, 2013 By Steven Leave a Comment

A cult, California Pinot Noir gets smacked down by a Rioja Crianza? Yes, you read that correctly. How? It’s all about the sauce!

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Filed Under: Pinot Noir, Poultry, Rioja, Sauces Tagged With: California Pinot Noir, Duck Breast, Potatoes, Rioja

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