wine
There’s a war raging over Rioja, a wine, usually red, named for a region in northeastern Spain. Historically admired for its subtle, oak-aged wonders, Rioja is at the centre of a worldwide conflict over just wine should taste. Jonathan Nossiter underlined Rioja’s troubles in his 2007 book, Taste and Power. … Read More
Sherry – a fortified wine from the region around the Spanish town of Jerez – might be the world’s most underappreciated wine. That’s probably why the Spanish grape varieties Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximenez, which are used to make dry sherry, have been called incomparably dull. We beg to differ. … Read More
Don’t let the snarky little book, The Wine Snob’s Dictionary (2008), put you off. In it, authors David Kamp and David Lynch describe Zinfandel as “the most fetishized varietal this side of Pinot Noir.” In truth, Zinfandel is a wonderful, early ripening grape, and the resulting wine is high in … Read More
What better way to beat the winter blues than with some intentionally fattened duck liver? Before you indulge in savory platters of cured meats and pates, read this: our roundup of the city’s finest charcuterie plates. La Salle À Manger Salle’s atmosphere, wine list and late-night kitchen are terrific, but … Read More
It’s been a good fall for local foodies, with a handful of terrific new restaurants opening shop. We combed through the recent arrivals, and present here our picks for Montreal’s best new restaurants. La Montée Plateau institution Montée de Lait has moved into bigger and better digs downtown. Contemporary French … Read More
