This past week we were fortunate to attend a wonderful wine pairing dinner at G’Raj Mahal. I had sadly not visited the restaurant since it moved into it’s brick and mortar location on Rainey Street, but I had been a fan of the food truck from the beginning. Aromatic whites are some of my favorites, […]
Italian wine
Falvo’s in Flight….
Floreado Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige DOC 2012. The nose on this opens with overwhelming cat pee….a common Sauvignon Blanc note. But don’t let that put you off. Tropical notes of guava and pineapple follow. The palate sports the same tropical notes with a subtle minerality and a hint of tarragon. Finishes smooth. A great […]
Ottimo–Napa Valley, California
We were lucky to pop into Ottimo when we did. We had no idea that Ottimo was only open for lunch, but luckily “lunch” goes until 7 PM on Friday and Saturday. If we had spent just a few more minutes browsing the V Marketplace where Ottimo is located, we may have missed the best […]