fabulous experience today tasting the wines of Sartori di Verona at SD26, a fine Italian restaurant in Manhattan, where these excellent wines were paired with five courses. What made the tasting lunch so special was the passion of owner Andrea Sartori, who came across as a very traditionally-minded Italian of the classic world. MORE >>

White Burgundy Tasting. Imagine yourself at a very elegant restaurant, hosting an important client, or trying to impress a date. Of course, you could always call over the sommelier and at the moment, it is probably your best option. Yet in the future you could help recall tasting notes from these wines with some practice. MORE >>

"So this Prosecco actually tastes like a cupcake!" a lunch participant exclaims, tasting the Cupcake Prosecco from Italy. We are seated today at the exclusive Modern restaurant in Manhattan, where Executive Chef Gabriel Kreuther has drawn up a special menu to pair with each of the six wines presented today. MORE >>

Glen Carlou and Backsberg are neighboring wineries in Paarl who kindly hosted me for a tasting of both wines, then lunch at Backsberg’s lovely al fresco restaurant. The Backsberg tasting room is rather whimsical in design … light and airy and down to earth at the same time. You can read more about the restaurant here. MORE >>

It is designed to provide visitors with an authentically Argentinean experience: horseback riding (of course), wine tasting, cooking classes, an award-winning restaurant, and soon, a bed & breakfast. Santa Julia Brut Rose NV ($13) was paired with cervice, and the Organic Chardonnay ($11) with the first course salad. MORE >>