From The Norwalk Hour: Need a gift? Give these wines!
“Do you have a bottle of wine I can take as a gift?” Marsha called out. She was off to a holiday event (not this …
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From The Norwalk Hour: A Message in a (Wine) Bottle
“In 2001 Jennifer Buck, the young l’Américaine, travels to France fresh out of college, where she meets Didier Ferrier, a second generation grape grower in …
From The Norwalk Hour: Send a Social Distance Hug with the Gift of Food
Last week I got an email from the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese company in California. I didn’t even know I was on their list. They …
From The Norwalk Hour: Five Fairfield Food Destinations
The last time I had coronation chicken was at the Royal Deck Tea Room on the Queen’s yacht, Britannia, now in retirement and permanently moored …
From The Norwalk Hour: We ate well in 2019
I’m stuffed. I’m full to the top and my belt’s getting ever more snug. All year long, Marsha and I have been eating (and drinking) …
From The Norwalk Hour: Great Wines from Newton’s Mountain Vineyards
Special wines come from unique places. When winemakers and vineyard professionals get together, they talk about soil, elevation, exposure, climate, temperature, and more — all …
From The Norwalk Hour: Good Eats on SoNo’s Washington Street
It’s been a while since we headed down to Washington Street in SoNo just to take in the scene. Usually we go with dinner reservations, …
From The Norwalk Hour: Prosecco, perfect for summer
In America, sparkling wine doesn’t get much respect. Pricey French Champagne is reserved for special occasions and high rollers. Beyond that, you don’t hear much …
From The Norwalk Hour: California wine in the European tradition
The California wine industry is at a fork in the road. On one path are high alcohol, oaky, “big” wines from producers large and small. …
From The Norwalk Hour: Riesling dances in your glass
If Fred Astaire was a wine, he’d be a Riesling – elegant, sophisticated, light on its feet – revered both around the world and across …