Eating in Wine Country
Sommeliers often travel to scout new wines, discovering restaurants along the way.
Chad Ellegood of Chicago’s Tru. Photo courtesy of Tru.
Alsace
Michaël Engelmann of San Francisco’s Gary Danko always goes to Caveau Morakopf in Niedermorschwihr for its traditional choucroute.
Campania
Shelley Lindgren of San Francisco’s A16 stops by Da Nonna Sceppa in Paestum for fresh seafood, like the calamari with zucchini-basil puree.
New Zealand
The valley views (and wines) at the outdoor Veranda Cafe at Stonyridge Vineyards on Waiheke Island wowed Chad Ellegood of Chicago’s Tru.
Wine Advice & Pairings:
More Tips from Top Sommeliers:
- Easy-to-Find Value Wines
- Syrah-Braised Short Ribs
- Wines for Takeout
- Most Wine-Friendly Food: Roast Chicken
- Best Cocktail: Sidecar
- Reliable Importers
- Eating in Wine Country
- Next Great Wine Regions
- The Glories of Greece
- Beer & Cheese
- Brit Book Gods
- Wine-Shop Stars
- Must-Have Glasses
- Easy Wine Remedies
Published
October 2009
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