tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post1589111754120254188..comments2023-07-06T08:09:02.418-04:00Comments on Joe's Wine: Bordeaux and Beet Soup on Christmas EveJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-60093516092181116042009-01-02T00:50:00.000-05:002009-01-02T00:50:00.000-05:00Hi Marcus - I suspect my love of beets is a produc...Hi Marcus - I suspect my love of beets is a product of my upbringing, and this special soup was (and continues to be) prepared only once per year. On the subject of Bordeaux, I just wrote up some comments on the 2003 vintage. Never had that Mas La Plana, been meaning to try it - how did it go?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-48450943213264463622008-12-31T11:57:00.000-05:002008-12-31T11:57:00.000-05:00There's an essay on an NYT blog that says the cult...There's an essay on an NYT blog that says the culture of beets is so different between America and Australia that Americans routinely hate them and Aussies always love them. Joe, for us Canadians, maybe the affinity for beets depends on how they are prepared because there's a multitude of ways to spoil a beet. Your beet dish looks good!<BR/><BR/>But on to the reason I wanted to comment: You know my love/hate relationship with venerable Bordeaux reds... well, I really LOVE the 03 Dom. de Courteillac (only a Bordeaux Superieur AC but fantastic for $21). It's on the menu tonight and I'm currently looking for something to back it up and make way for the Mas La Plana from Torres (also 03).Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221624021529319291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-1394285331970623372008-12-30T00:48:00.000-05:002008-12-30T00:48:00.000-05:00For a foodie I find your distaste of beets a disap...For a foodie I find your distaste of beets a disappointment! :) Had a great Christmas, thanks - hope you enjoyed your holidays as well. Cheers!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-27452604216467885192008-12-27T15:07:00.000-05:002008-12-27T15:07:00.000-05:00now the Bordeaux sounds good, but beets are one of...now the Bordeaux sounds good, but beets are one of the few vegetables I don't care for much. hope you had a good Christmas.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253267999981564817noreply@blogger.com