Recent content by Michael Jennings

Matricianella, via del Leone, has great Roman food and a fabulous wine list at remarkable prices. I second the cul de sac nomination.

Thanks, everyone, for the advice. I've checked out a number of the suggestions and the results are...disheartening. The selection is usually 70% Bordeaux; non-French wines occupy about 10% of the shelves. And there are very, very few top producers from "minor" regions like the Loire and Germany...

Any ideas beyond the obvious (Berry Bros.; department stores)? I'm especially interested in good German Riesling and Loire selections. All advice much appreciated! Mike

You should absolutely eat at Tilth. Despite the rave reviews for many Seattle restaurants, I find most of them a bit amateurish here and there (compared to NY, say). Tilth, though, is a class act; and the food is wonderful. Have fun, Mike

Right; but for how long? I'm tempted to just open the younger bottles about 12 hours in advance and letting them sit.

My wine group is tasting Chinon tomorrow, and I'd be really grateful if I could get some advice on decanting (or opening) individual bottles! Here's the lineup: Olga Raffault Les Picasses 2002 Charles Joguet Cuvee Terroir 2005 Charles Joguet Les Petites Roches 2005 Couly-Dutheil Clos de l'Echo...