Food, Wine, and Linux may seem like a strange combination, but combining three passions can be a wonderful thing. I'm Marcel Gagné. Those of you who read Cooking with Linux, the multi-award-winning column that appeared monthly in Linux Journal magazine for 10 years, likely agree. With the help of my faithful waiter, François, Restaurant Chez Marcel serves up the finest in Linux and open source software paired with exceptional wines.
In that same spirit, this site features great Linux and Open Source software, ongoing wine tasting reports, recipes, and the occasional restaurant review. If you came here looking to read past Cooking with Linux columns, you'll find newer releases on the front page, a comprehensive list here and under the "CWL, The Column" menu link to the left. A votre santé! Bon appétit!
The Wines of 2001
2001 marked the second year of Cooking with Linux. After a year running the restaurant, I decided it was finally time to upgrade the wine list with some actual suggestions. What follows is the list for 2001. Notice that specific vintages and vintners are now suggested. Mostly gone are the generic recommendations.
- In January, I sensed that a Medoc might well be in order, say a Cos-d'Estournel.
- For the month of February, I had my faithful waiter bring up the 1996 Meursault Genevrieres from the cellar.
- Somehow, in March, I just knew the 1997 Vouvray Cuvee Constance would be wonderful.
- April called for a 1990 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts. Nothing like a good Burgundy to discuss networks.
- In May, I suggested the 1997 Chilean Petite Syrah for our guests.
- June . . . a Tuscany wine. François brought the 1990 Olmaia up from the cellar.
- In July, I said, "François, go to the cellar and fetch the 1996 Hill of Grace from Australia."
- Next came August, and the 1989 Alsace Riesling was drinking wonderfully.
- In September, we had a 1998 Clos de Vougeot in the cellar that I think satisfied everyone's taste buds that evening.
- When October rolled around, I had François head to the cellar to bring up the 1998 Chambertin.
- François, it is November. Away to the cellar and bring up the 1996 Stellenbosch immédiatement.
- December . . . the holiday season. The 1997 Volnay-Santenots du Milieu was a wonderful choice.
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