Photographs by Lyn Farmer capturing light in the City of Light - evocative imagery of Paris
Light in the City of Lights
What more can one say beyond the single word "Paris"? Sure, poets, songwriters and novelists have all tried to capture the city's mystique in words, wine lovers have brought their pallets to bear and painters have spoken with a different palette, and we photographers make an effort to capture the essence of the City of Light, but in the end, you just go, soak it up and have these little trinkets of memory to remind you that Paris is...well what more can one say?
James Beard Award-winning Writer, Educator, Presenter, Photographer and Sampler-of-Good-Things Lyn Farmer savors experiences and shares thoughts on living life more fully by engaging all our senses all the time. Here you will find essays on taste in all its permutations, wine tasting notes, travel reviews and photography, and reflections on the many ways food, wine and the arts intersect to increase our experience of the world around us. It's time to taste your world!
Benvenuto Brunello, an event held simultaneously in eight cities worldwide, was the debut of the storied 2019 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany’s classic, iconic and all-sangiovese wine. I was the presenter for one of the three American debut tastings, and have the story here.
Lunch with dynamic Bordeaux producer Véronique Bonnie of Ch. Malartic-Lagravière and a chance to get an inside view of climate change, production advances, soils and more in one of my favorite AOCs. The opportunity to taste the refined DiamAndes from Uco Valley was a bonus! @bodegadiamandes @malarticlagraviere @pessacleognan
A great way to end an evening tasting of the wines of @pauljabouletaine with @antoine_collet and @floridawineacademy Extraordinary balance and refinement, and now on my wish list!
Savory Umami flavors are notoriously difficult partners for many wines but they play nice with the subtle flavor of sake. With the irrepressible @looksmelltaste (Gabe Urrutia) as the guru, @sawarestaurant brought @sake.sip.savor to Coral Gables - brilliant pairings for four sake styles, one in a cocktail and three with some exceptional bites. Kampai indeed!
Kicking off a dinner celebration DOP Pecorino Romano at fabulous @macchialina with a glass of classic Lambrusco from Fondo Bazzole @ediblesofla @pecorinoromanodop
Best cure for a rainy day in the tropics? A culinary visit to the Med - burrata and tomatoes, za’atar flatbread, humus and baba ghanoush, and a chilled bottle of extraordinary Château Simone rosé. Equilibrium restored.
@miamichampagneweek not only brought great bubbles but also the opportunity to have some one on one sipping time with the effervescent cellar master of @champagne_jacquart @joelleweisschampagnejacquart. Add in the splendid vibe of the rooftop lounge at @amaraatparaiso and it was an enlightening evening. Thanks to @aleesteves7 and @gmac_sake for pulling together the celebration of Jacquart’s 60th birthday.
Benvenuto Brunello, an event held simultaneously in eight cities worldwide, was the debut of the storied 2019 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany’s classic, iconic and all-sangiovese wine. I was the presenter for one of the three American debut tastings, and have the story here.