Aligote, Lully 2014, Domaine des Curiades, Geneva: Pale, shimmery, white gold color. Brisk, fresh nose of stone and citrus. Lacks the body and sheer nerve of Bourgogne but also the sometimes unappetizing and overwhelming acidity. Along the lines of an Alto Adige pinot bianco. An interesting example of this variety from a well-thought-of property. Chardonnay, […]
Month: September 2015
Kräftskiva: Crayfish the Swedish Way
Geneva is the quintessential international city, so when my new wife, Veronica, suggested we get around to hosting her annual Swedish crayfish party (Kräftskiva) I asked about the guests and where they come from. Among the potential invitees were Swedes of course, but also Brits, French, Germans, Americans and Swiss. I thought to myself “what […]
Mémoire & Friends: The Swiss Wine Event
The Memoire des Vins Suisse grand tasting debuted in 2005. It was created by a group of four Swiss wine journalists and enthusiasts to showcase the produce of 25 of the top names in Swiss wine. The earliest events focused on current releases with a retrospective tasting of mature wines the following day. The avowed […]
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