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Braised Duck with Pinot Noir, Cherry Tomatoes and Grapes Paired with Landmark Vineyards Grand Detour Pinot Noir 2008
I can’t remember the last time I had duck. I know it must have been at a restaurant, but it’s been a while. Anyways duck is my favorite bird, to eat at least… This was a very cool recipe that I found for Braised Duck with Pinot Noir, Cherry Tomatoes and Grapes. It actually requires a whole bottle of Pinot Noir poured over the duck into a casserole dish ,and then braised in the oven….
Matt Freeman
Prior to working at http://www.ewoodart.com, I was toasting wine barrels for a cooperage. Many of our customers had strong preferences on the type of oak and toast level. American oak is known for a strong oak taste in the wine. It hits the wine hard with the oak and can sometimes “over oak” your wine. Sometimes that may be what you want, but sometimes you may want more vanilla tannins and possibly a french oak would be better.