Transfer Italian Meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a tip of your choice, and decorate top of tart however you desire.
He's the wine-world equivalent of an NBA All-Star who's won numerous Championship games—in his case, a string of 100-point scores—and played for all the best teams, which in the world of wine is like being the winemaker for a bevy of wealthy, high-end clients..This past December, I paid an outdoor, distanced visit to Philipe and his wife Cherie at Melka Estates, their winery in St. Helena, California.
After side-stepping around a charming, slobbery dog, and just before flipping on a tape recorder, I suggested holding off on pouring any wine.I wanted their full story: from childhood until 4:30 p.m. that day when the interview was scheduled to wrap up.. "Man, you're going hardcore," said Philippe, laughing.some wine.. " Sylvie Laly, Director of Melka Estates, poured us a purple-hued red, with aromas teasing me from two feet away.. Born in the city of Bordeaux, but raised amidst corn and tobacco fields south of the city, he eventually returned to metropolitan life and enrolled in the University of Bordeaux to study geology, advancing toward a Masters in Agronomy and Enology.
He'd taken a research internship at Château Haut Brion to study soils (not winemaking).A chance encounter with Jean-Claude Berrouet, the technical director for Christian Moueix's legendary Château Petrus, led to Melka working for the Moueix-owned Dominus in California in 1991..
This was his first time in the U.S., and he knew about ten words in English, but he managed.
After work was complete at Dominus, he did a stint at Ridge with Paul Draper.Lime juice, lychee nectar, triple sec, and gin come together in this cocktail that's simultaneously tart and sweet.. Get the Recipe.
Blood Orange Margaritas.Blood orange gives this Margarita a beautiful color and a boost in citrus-y flavor.. Get the Recipe.
This strawberry cocktail gets an extra note of sourness thanks to the inclusion of apple cider vinegar.. Get the Recipe.Charred Citrus Margarita.