More from the road

On the road again.  Day two of my travels landed me in Providence, Rhode Island.  Home to Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design and Johnson and Wales University.  If you don't know, Johnson and Wales has a culinary school.  The abundance of their students makes Providence a virtual mecca for foodies.  Where there's good food there's always good wine.

Case in point; Cafe Nuovo, located right along the water in downtown Providence.  Cafe Nuovo is a great spot to watch Providence's renowned WaterFire.  WaterFire is a series of bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence.  WaterFires are held May through October, typically on Saturdays about twice a month.  More information can be obtained at  www.WaterFire.org.

So what wine did I pair with Steak Tartare with foie gras and truffle aioli and a Veal Chop with maple glazed butternut squash, brussel sprouts, broccolini, meyer lemon jus and black truffle butter?  2009 Frederic Esmonin Gevrey Chambertin, Clos Prieur.  The nose gave hints of plum. leather and cherry.  The wine gave off more layers of cherry with earth and tar notes followed by white pepper and leather.  All in all a very pleasant food friendly wine.  I would rate it an 87, drink now or hold 1-3 years.  Check out tomorrows tales as more from the road continues.  Don't wait for the special occasions, make them.

Tom Cook

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