Still blistering hot and still uncorking some nice Finger Lakes wines to help deal with the heat and still dining on summer salads, but added some corn on the cob to change it up a notch, I guess. In 1962, merely a decade after arriving in America, Dr. Frank founded Vinifera Wine Cellars. am just interested in the cold wine. MORE >>

Following your late afternoon arrival and settling in, we serve a Champagne reception, followed by a “ fine wine dinner&# with us at La Madèlene - 4 courses of typical Provencal fare prepared expertly by Jude and each course accompanied by a different fine Rhone wine from my cellar chosen carefully to pair with the food. link]. MORE >>

my guest says, happy and relaxed in the luxurious dining room of Jean-George Vongerichten in Manhattan. “I love this wine!&# The restaurant, Jean-Georges, is one of the finest in the city, with a wine list that can reach tens of thousands of dollars per bottle. Introducing Optical Sorting. The Process. MORE >>

So says renowned Napa winemaker, Mike Grigich, age 87, in a story in today’s NYT dining section. The story cites the 2006 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars merlot available at the tasting room for $45 when it is available at Target in the Bay Area for $31.99. “We have to upgrade everything! Get me Facebook and Twitter!&# Doubtful. MORE >>

Shirley and I have been dining here for the last 10 years and it seems that the food just keeps getting better and better. Tonight I added another favorite place to eat in Syracuse, Joey's Italian Restaurant. Best of all is the fabulous and always changing wine list. The only downside is the lack of New York wines on the list and no NY reds. MORE >>