Senior editor Tim Fish (David Yellen) By From the May 31, 2021, issue
So, are you ready for some good news? Wineries and restaurants are priming for better days, and consumers are eagerly anticipating a return to the sweet life. Senior editor Tim Fish looks at a wild 15 months in Northern California, how the ramifacations of COVID-19 and the 2020 wildfires are still playing out and what the reasons are for optimism in 2021.
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The 2018s are built for the cellar Nicolas-Jay’s newly built winery lies on 53 acres in the Willamette Valley’s Dundee Hills. (Andréa Johnson) By From the Mar 31, 2021, issue
Oregon is quickly growing as a top winegrowing region. To understand Oregon’s significance in the wine world, consider our Top 100 Wines of 2020. There were an unprecedented seven Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs on the list, surpassing even Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. In senior editor Tim Fish’s recent tasting report on the region, recent releases show value and top scores from both red and white wines. The 2018 vintage in particular is intense and rich, with wines that would benefit from time in the cellar.
10th February 2021 - 01:55 GMT | by Tim Fish in Auckland RSS
Australia has issued an RfP seeking vendors who can help develop radio frequency sensor payloads for a constellation of future military satellites.
Australia will fund research into the development of a new radio frequency capability for small satellites.
The Department of Defence released an RfP on 4 February looking to establish an Advanced Radio Frequency Payload Research Network (ARFP-RN) to develop a sensor payload that can be integrated with small satellite bus .
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Sauternes and Oysters
(95 points, $44)
WS Review: Not shy, with unctuous dried apricot, peach and tangerine fruit flavors, augmented with ginger, bitter orange and bitter almond notes that add tension. Expressive, with a floral twinge on the finish imparting lift. Best from 2020 through 2040. 2,500 cases made. From France.
James Molesworth
Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to try a pairing from the Roaring Twenties: oysters and sweet wine (no, that’s not a misprint). Back then, it was common to serve Bordeaux dessert wine Sauternes as an aperitif. The wine was also typically paired with oysters to kick off fancy feasts. And the pairing still works, especially if you’re serving a rich Sauternes like Château Guiraud’s alongside large, briny East Coast oysters.
Valentine’s Day Dining at Home: Chef Nina Compton’s Spice-Crusted Pork Belly
The New Orleans restaurateur shares her recipe for peppery pork, served with celery root and apples prepared two ways. Pair it with one of 10 fresh Syrahs Chef Nina Compton s cuisine at Compère Lapin restaurant, in New Orleans Old No. 77 Hotel, takes cues from Caribbean and Creole cultures. (Denny Culbert) By Feb 5, 2021
St. Lucia–born chef Nina Compton spent her early career in the U.S. working for some seriously big names, landing a job at Daniel in New York City right after culinary school, followed by stints with chefs Norman Van Aken and Scott Conant in Miami.