Monthly Archives: August 2011

Radio Silence: Broken

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Feels like August, but could be September. I’ve lost track. Hard to tell, what with the oddities in temperature. The grapes are still trying to ripen – the longest Veraison in a long time, is what they say. Time falls … Continue reading →

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Next NYC Event: Culinary/Libation Revolution!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

The Noble Rot will be back in NYC for an event to end all events on Tuesday, September 27th. We’ve teamed up with Google Places for a “revolutionary” evening. Find out more: http://eepurl.com/flMIo

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Wines I’ve Drunk and Lived to See Another Day(s)

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

“Well, Jonny, where’ve you been the last week? What happened to all the blog posts you promised you’d be posting?” “Good question, faithful reader. I plead the Fifth!” “Very well, Jonny, but next time you’ll end up like Jean Valjean: … Continue reading →

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Cochon 555 @ Charles Krug in St. Helena, CA

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

UPDATE: Conchon 555 recap. As promised there was an array of wood-fired whole animals, butchery, wines & brews. The butchery demonstrations were incredibly fascinating. If you’ve ever wondered where your Ribeyes, Strip Steaks, Flank Steaks, Steak Tartare, Tri-Tip Steaks, on … Continue reading →

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Hiking: Mount St. Helena & Robert Louis Stevenson

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

“Let’s go hiking,” I said. “That would be great,” said Daisy, my wife. (To protect her identity I’m calling her “Daisy”). “Will you pack my copy of The Great Gatbsy?” I asked. “No,” said Daisy. And just like that, we … Continue reading →