It’s still warm and sunny as we go into the Loire harvest 2019. We had a wonderful day yesterday with lovely folks from San Fransisco, New York and Denver.
After our usual tasting here in Noizay we drove through the vineyards of Vouvray, stopping to have a look at the grapes and then had a lovely relaxed visit and private tasting at Marc Bredif.
Our guests were all staying in and around Amboise so we dropped everyone off at the end of the day as the sun was still shining.
Oh let me tell you. It was the flakiest, most buttery pastry. The filling was moist and squidgy with morcels of soft orange popping in here and there.
When you think of the Loire you probably think about Sauvignon, Chenin & Cabernet Franc. Did you know that there’s Pinot Gris too?
The large red table that gives its name to the domaine, nestles among the ancient vines jostling alongside fruit trees and wild flowers, herbs and vegetables.
These skinny courgette fries are totally addictive. Don’t be fooled. They are lethal. Deep fried, crispy and sprinkled with sea salt they’ll have you hooked from the first taste.
Now here’s something that is ridiculously easy to make and really delicious – Farinata or Socca.
Radishes have really grown on me since we moved to France. Traditionally here they’re eaten with butter, salt and crusty bread as a simple seasonal appetizer.
