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Frost damage 2022
We had a walk around the Vouvray vineyards this morning to take a look at potential frost damage.
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Happy guests!
We had a wonderful day yesterday with Dana & Carlo from Minnesota. A day spent exchanging news & views on food, wine & life.
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Location is everything!
They say that about houses don’t they? Location, location location! And it’s the same with vines.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – spicy squid stew with garlic croutons
A family favourite that I’ll often make for a birthday or celebration, this is my take on a recipe that might otherwise take a lot more time.
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Pruning in the Vouvray vineyards (video)
Nigel is pruning a parcel of Chenin Blanc in the Vouvray appellation again this year.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – Gougères
My first experience of eating gougères was in the 1980’s when visiting Louis Jadot in Beaune. A huge basket was passed around as we tasted.
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Touraine-Amboise
It’s easy to see the effects of climate change here in the Loire valley. Over the past 20 years we’ve had more heat and more frost.
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The magic of Muscadet
You all know we’re huge fans of Muscadet. Lean fresh whites that are perfect with fish, seafood and of course the ultimate match to oysters.
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What’s on the cheeseboard this week? Le Maréchal
A delicious Swiss cheese made from raw milk, Marechal is one our favourites.
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! May 2022 be a better year for us all (crossing fingers, toes and frankly anything else that can be crossed).
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – roasted chicken thighs with sumac and spaghetti squash
It’s a while since I prepared a spaghetti squash. They’re easy to cook and can be transformed into a delicious easy dinner.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – a spicy dressing for coleslaw and much more
Try this delicious spicy dressing with your coleslaw instead of the traditional mayo. Perfect served with cold meats, a burger or salmon.