Educational takeaway from the Variety Focus: Syrah seminar. Rotundone is the chemical compound that produces the peppery notes often found in Syrah. Also found in marjoram, oregano, rosemary and basil, the levels can be “adjusted” in the vineyard. Cooler climates and growing conditions (think higher elevation and canopy cover) promote an increase in rotundone. The […]
Grüner Veltliner
Lenoir Wine Garden–Austin
It’s summer in Austin and some of us are weird enough to still want to dine outside even though it’s 100 degrees out. The wine garden at Lenoir is a quaint little oasis in which to beat the heat with its happy hour wine specials, snacks and most importantly, mister fans. The wine garden sits […]
Falvo’s in Flight….
Central Standard at the South Congress Hotel offers an impressive wine list both by the glass and bottle as well as an innovative cocktail list. I gravitate towards small plates when visiting, but they also have excellent oysters, steak and seafood dishes. The asparagus salad with lump crab, radish, grapefruit and a garlicky tarragon aioli […]