Calvados Wine

• November 2009

  OK, maybe I'm getting a little carried away with my experimentation. This ... cooked with cidre and calvados. I'm not sure if the fish stews and soups I've had in the south of France are technically matelotes, though a case might be made that those on the Mediterranean coast from... Read moreOK, maybe I'm getting a little carried away with my experimentation. This ... cooked with cidre and calvados. I'm not sure if the fish stews and soups I've had in the south of France are technically matelotes, though a case might be made that those on the Mediterranean coast from the border with Italy to that with Spain, such as bouillabaise, could fall within the genre (I'm waiting for a deluge of Gallic scorn on that one, though...). Anyway, I decided to try to reproduce a matelote that I've had in the town of Bordeaux before--a Matelote d'Anguille, or eel stew. I threw in some mushrooms, leeks, garlic, baby onions and prunes, too. We were drinking Pontet Canet, so I used some cheaper claret from an adjoining vineyard in the stew. The result was another success, and the sauce, again, was all mopped up. A lot of eel gets eaten in Japan (prepared in very different ways then this, of course), and I personally like it, so this was an easy choice for me and my guests. Unless you're from the Netherlands, Japan, or only a few other places I can think of if you give me a moment, it might be a bit offputting. But this dish was delicious, and a very good match for the cabernet/merlot blend. Next time I'm thinking of trying it with some garnachas or tempranillos.... D9sus4, I don't have the recipes written down, so I'll have to think a bit then take the time to write them out. Won't be this week, nor likely next, I'm afraid...    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Seafood and Red Wine by dmcker

  
  
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  October 2009

  Roger Groult Age Dor Calvados

  Snoothrank: Starting at $134^.81

  A blend of 'Hors d'Age' Pays d'Auge Calvados. Pronounced and intense, woody with complex fruity aromas. Elegant and nicely balanced, it will be appreciated by cigar smokers and dark chocolate amateurs. "Âge d'Or" Calvados is matured in the storehouse built by my father Roger GROULT.

  Wine review by Drut

  
  

• May 2009

  So how does your family drink the wine with breakfast? Have to admit I have had ... quite a few times, and even Calvados with coffee at 'working class' bars in France and (shock to the Swiss system) Geneva. And beer at breakfast in Germany. This coming from someone who is very anti... Read moreSo how does your family drink the wine with breakfast? Have to admit I have had ... quite a few times, and even Calvados with coffee at 'working class' bars in France and (shock to the Swiss system) Geneva. And beer at breakfast in Germany. This coming from someone who is very anti hair-of-the-dog, so I'm always curious about early morning libative customs... ;-) Greg's suggestion of sharing wines with friends is a huge part of what I think wine is about. Find restaurants and liquor stores you like to frequent that will interact with you about your wine interests, desires, food combinations and more. Also keep participating in this forum and you're sure to get plenty of other ideas, too. Cheers! P.S. I assume from your moniker you like your caffeine, too    (hide)

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• May 2009

  Thanks for the info, I will google it. My friend is also from Poland, and brought it back for me. If you get a chance to try it, please do, it's delish!

  Forum post in the topic Calvados Ztota Jenien Polish... by Sydney921

  
  

• May 2009

  I'm from Poland, and never heard about it. Proper name is Calvados Złota Jesień, and it is Polish Wodka. As showed my research, it can be bought only in one Polish on-line shop. Use google, and you'll find it.

  Forum post in the topic Calvados Ztota Jenien Polish... by JMSkelnik

  
  

• May 2009

  Fabulous sipping vodka! Can't get it in the US, what can be done about that? It truly is delicious! How can you get something imported?

  Forum post in the topic Calvados Ztota Jenien Polish... by Sydney921

  
  

• April 2009

  You don't really want the worth of your bottles to go up because you want to ... had AppleJack i.e. American Calvados? That's another one you probably don't get in the antipodes...yet

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• April 2009

  The things us folk in the wine industry are forced to endure... Earlier this ... apple strudel, cheddar, and calvados cream Trimbach Gewürztraminer Cuvée Des Seigneurs De Ribeaupierre 2000 The Boxler was my wine of the night -  with 45g of residual sugar the wine had a rich,... Read moreThe things us folk in the wine industry are forced to endure... Earlier this ... apple strudel, cheddar, and calvados cream Trimbach Gewürztraminer Cuvée Des Seigneurs De Ribeaupierre 2000 The Boxler was my wine of the night -  with 45g of residual sugar the wine had a rich, sweet, nose that exuded complexity. Sweet on the tongue too - beautiful, concentrated and intensely complex, a wine of real character and depth. If you prefer something drier, then the Kreydenweiss would be my recommendation - very dry, very mineral, with a really nice oily, petrol character. A good deal at a little over $20    (hide)

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• December 2008

  Philip, there's a great book out on Armagnac if you want to read up on it. ... I'm more of a fan of Calvados than Armagnac, but I've enjoyed the Chateau De Briat wines I've tried in the past

  Forum post in the topic Armagnac Laubade XO NV by adamlevin

  
  

• December 2008

  On RBoulanger's suggestion I attempted a cocktail of Calvados and Ginger Beer. Didn't have the proportions written down, but I wanted to give it a couple of thumbs up publicly. I think it's a drink with a pretty wide appeal as well.

  Forum post in the topic Apples and Ginger by mark

  
  

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