Wine by the Bandol

Bandol with a friend

L’homme du midi. Wines from southern France, like Bandol are my favorites. Many people would like this one. I can’t describe it like an aficionado, so please try it.

Red and though meaty, we ate it with chicken and butternut squash. Silky smooth and not too young. If you find you like the cépage or grape variety, then we should talk about others.

All this American could do was bring something to wash it down.

Another wonderful lunch with my friends.

Jacques, Michelle and some wine

too cute!

Alsace Trip 1st look

Wine at Frenchie

At least I took a picture of the wine since I ignored the surroundings, the interior, our friends, my wife, the cuisine (sorry Jon, Olaf, Sophie).

I remember they served delicious appetisers with mackerel and carrots involved.

Steak for me, then later,  while walking to the Metro, somehow upsetting a prostitute. Something about not liking her picture taken -  adamant in fact, even though I was photographing the ancient wall she was leaning on. There's so much to learn in a foreign country. Glad Sophie and the boys kept me safe.

Hope our friends return to Paris; it's always a good time. 

La Grille

We ate a lovely dinner at La Grille in Paris on Saturday where we enjoyed everything and highly recommend to everyone. Not too expensive, easy to relax, and great food.

Red wine: 2006 Le haut médoc de Giscours, haut médoc
(Sophie approved )

Entree: Leek vinaigrette
Clean, fresh, delicious

Turbot for 2 - a must
Chocolate dessert with raspberry coulis - magnifique, think a smooth chocolate between fudge and well, i dunno. No sugary grit. Slim but all chocolate, not sweet so not to ruin the framboise.