March 1, 2010, 5:23 pm
Episode 47: Tablehoppin’ with Marcia at Plumed Horse
Tags: Chef Peter Armellino, Davis Bynum, Marcia Gagliardi, Pinot Noir, Plumed Horse, Russian River Valley, Saratoga, Sonoma, Tablehopper, Tablehopping with Marcia, Torchon
Join Evan and San Francisco’s own tablehopper e-columnist Marcia Gagliardi as they explore the South Bay. They discuss the cuisine at Plumed Horse, the wonderful atmosphere, and their love of the extensive wine list. Evan and Marcia explore the restaurant’s by the glass list, tasting the 2007 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley region of Sonoma in the Premium price range. Come join Marcia and Evan and get a glimpse of what sets Plumed Horse apart.
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January 26, 2010, 1:33 pm
Episode 46: Torrontes- Argentina’s Next ‘It’ Girl
Tags: argentina, Crios, Elsa Bianchi, Mendoza, Salta, San Rafael, Susana Balbo, Torrontés, Valentín Bianchi
Join Evan as he discusses one of Argentina’s favorite wines - Torrontes. Evan talks about the history of the Torrontés varietal and, as always, he will be sharing some of the foods he enjoys with this aromatic wine. He tastes two different Argentinean Torrontés from two different wine making regions. First he tastes the 2008 “Elsa Bianchi Torrontés” from the Valentin Bianchi estate in San Rafael, Mendoza in the Everyday Price range and then takes us to Salta to taste the 2008 “Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontés” in the Everyday/Premium Price range. Join Evan in discovering Argentina’s next ‘it’ varietal!