Sitting in Shale Canyon’s tasting room, I had decided the perfect pairing was fois gras with a strawberry balsamic sauce. Tonight the pairing was realized, and it did jot fall short of expectations.

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Dinner, Wine is fine by Courtney

Bien Nacido vineyard. Good cool night in the backyard wine.

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Wine is fine by Courtney

Gorgeous color, the ever so slightest hint of sweet. Great summer afternoon sipper. Pair this with that perfect roasted chicken from Hog’s Breath last weekend.

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At the train station. Not bad digs. Searcy’s Champagne Bar, Paddington Station.

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Drink time, Travels, Wine is fine by Courtney

Today I stopped by Victoria & Albert Museum for a bite to eat and to see an exhibit. I had read that the dining hall was beautiful, but I wasn’t quite prepared for this. (more…)

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Lunch, Travels, Wine is fine by Courtney