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!
Robert Mondavi; June 18, 1913 - May 16, 2008
This day, May 16, 2008, marks the passing of a giant in the wine world. Robert Mondavi, possibly the most influencial and important wine maker in United States history, is dead at 94.
Mondavi helped transform how we view California wines, most notably those of the Napa Valley by not only working to improve the quality of California wines but also with aggressive marketing. Mondavi wanted the world to view his wines (and by extension, California wines in general) as equal to the great wines of Europe.
This evening, I'll be raising a glass of Mondavi to Mondavi.
For an in-depth tribute to Mondavi, check out this article from the Wine Spectator.
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