"What a fabulous resource!". In contrast to a written book, this upbeat, engaging resource consists of many types of media, including videos (both long and short) and charts.  It is a valuable resource to a seasoned professional as well as a novice apprehensive about what to buy and how to order. and come off sounding like an expert!

they are not "fruity" in the New World sense of the word. The reds are also milder than most New World reds. They were 'educators' without this being part of their title, helping this lay audience understand how the wines were made and their best points. The whites have a pleasant bitter finish that ends with a decisive finish.

So you can imagine how impressed I was to hear the attractive young female sommelier at New York's five-star Le Bernardin restaurant artfully describe the aroma of a few wines we considered ordering. Perhaps you are just beginning your wine education and detect a fruit scent, but can't really express what you are detecting in words.

Kevin Zraly, a world famous wine writer and educator, was at the helm of this special event to celebrate tempranillo. Like Tempranillo? Ever tried an Oregon Tempranillo? Well, last night at the GastroArts Restaurant was the place to try it!

Unprecedented Coalition of International Wine Regions Joined By Notable Chefs in Effort to Protect Wine Place Names NEW YORK - October 19, 2011 - Leadership from 15 of the world's premier wine regions came together along with renowned chefs from around the globe to call on policymakers to heed growing consumer demand for wine truth-in-labeling.

Wegmans will be hosting the New York State Craft Beer Tent, located in the Wine Garden. Educational seminars every hour, both Saturday and Sunday and the New York Wine & Culinary Center will provide food demonstrations. So I had to immediately delete the post and start all over. Finger Lakes Riesling Festival.

In blind tastings, wine educators and other professionals ultimately learn to tell the difference between Champagne and other sparklers. According to educator Michael Schuster, Champagne has a "mouth filling flavor" and elegance. New Communications Director Thibaut Le Mailloux. Viva la Difference. Feast of Vintages.

Proceeds from the event will benefit GrowNYC’s “Learn It, Grow It, Eat It&# program, a local education program which empowers teens to take control of their health through hands-on gardening, nutrition education, outreach, and managing a community farm-stand. WHERE: Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses Street, New York, NY 10013.

The panel was one of many fabulous seminars held at the Waldorf hotel in connection with Vino 2011 in New York, sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission. had explored many of these topics myself for my thesis pertaining to Millennials and Social Media -- familiar territory, yet always great to hear new experiences.

Last year I chose four wines that I needed to learn more about to continue my wine education. On the recommendation of my favorite bartender, who knows absolutely nothing about wine, I purchased the Pinnacle at the recent New York Food Festival. Now a new year has begun and new goals must be set. Marvelous Wine!

Packed with wine picks and hailed as “witty, lively and loaded with common sense&# by the Chicago Tribune, this brand new, mint condition hardback can be yours for $20–lower than the list price! In A Year of Wine, award-winning educator Tyler “Dr. Are you wondering what to get your loved ones for the holidays? Vino&#.

Recently I accompanied several other wine educators to Lisbon to learn more about the region and the wine. “Is there any Portuguese wine on the menu,&# I often ask when dining in New York City restaurants. will see Carlos again Monday in New York at the Wines of Portugal tasting. About Lisbon. Alorna.

" One of the most vibrant guests at the very bustling Modern restaurant on a recent Tuesday night was Jimena Turner, director of education for Wines of Catena in Mendoza, Argentina. It is coming out in a few weeks and a very lively and educational read. "Viva, Argentina!" Laura joins the Team. 2008 Alamos Seleccion Malbec.

One of the highlights of attending En Primeur in Bordeaux this year for me had been the opportunity to taste the new vintage of prestigious, historic Chateau Cheval Blanc, famed for nearly two centuries for its unique terroir. Recently, both Messrs Lurton and Audebert came to New York to introduce the fabulous 2006 vintage.

so very excited to go on my first trip with the Association of Wine Educators (ASE). The famous 21 Club in New York sold more sweet Riesling than dry wines back in the early years of the 20th century. And New York? had met him over a year ago in New York at a lunch set up by publicist Alice Ryan.

More from Sud de France festivities in NYC: In July, highlights include a winemaker brunch on the 11th at the brand new location of Le Pain Quotidien at Central Park and West 70th street, as well as special events surrounding Bastille Day. The Festivals are conducted in Shanghai, London, Brazil, New York and Mexico.

Yet it really wasn’t until this afternoon, when Rudy Buratti (who had been Chief winemaker here for the past 27 years) gave a talk and tasting for Wine and Spirits Educational Trust diploma graduates in New York, that I realized what Banfi Brunello di Montalchino is all about. Banfi Brunello Tasting.

Yet it is crucial to keep vigilant and the Center for Wine Origins exists to help educate Americans about the importance of location (or terroir) and to enable us to be vigilant when it comes to buying the “real thing.&#. Guests at the 21 Club. Did you know that the U.S. Over 20 million bottles were shipped to the U.S. in 2004 alone.

If you love and collect Pinot Noir and grower champagne you already know the Wasserman name, as she brings exciting wines to thirsty palates in New York and all over the world with her husband Russell and son Peter. missed Becky's and Paul's educational seminar at La Paulee in NYC last year yet by and by hope to catch up.

One of the hazards of being a wine educator and writer is that as one palate's evolve, so does the price of the wines. As for the crowd, last year I saw Ed McCarthy, author of Champagne for Dummies, from New York but he said he wasn't going to make it. But where was my friend Panos?

He highlights a number of local, independent shops mostly around New York City. I’d also highlight Le Vigne , which is a good, new shop that didn’t get mentioned. And mixed cases (or three packs or six packs) selected by the staff can be great for introducing consumers to new wines.

It is a very small, rather new D.O. Recently, winemakers from the region presented their wines to journalists at a lunch in New York with commentary from wine educator Michael Apstein. Michael Apstein. Have you heard of Manchuela? in Spain that makes quality white, rose, and red wine.

Even the most jaded journalist can always learn something new, and of course new associations can always be made. The takeaway point of the panel was for bloggers to educate themselves on search engine optimization. Tags: Wine Education alder yarrow louise kiernan Symposium for Professional Wine Writers Stay tuned!

The Kingdom of Navarra has come to Manhattan for at least the past three years, always with an excellent showing of their wines for the trade and journalists, and a very educational seminar for the same. Ana Laguna & Pilar Garcia-Granero. "Before there was wine, there was a thing called happiness." Navarra. Terroir of Navarra.

"The Italians seem so happy to be here in New York," says a friend, after the Friday night close of the Italian Wine Exchange Grand Tasting. In looking at the winemakers, however, one assumes Mr. Scienza was referring to young or "new" ideas in winemaking, especially with regard to biodynamic winemaking.

so I am on my way to the opening of New York, February 3, 2010. Tags: Wine Education had spent the opening day (February 3) in the Napa Valley at a conference related to the Masters of Wine (though happily we did have an Italian wine seminar with many examples of great Italian wine). will let you know more when I am there!

so you can imagine how exciting it was to celebrate graduation from the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust after nearly three years of non-stop study. really fun evening and a great education! Tags: Wine Education international wine center new york Wine and Spirits Educational Trust Diploma and.

NO prior wine education is necessary, just a willingness to try something new! 29th St where the first floor is a space dedicated to wine education. Tags: New York City events The holiday wine tasting is back! Join me on 12/10 to taste through seven great wines for gifting and drinking! 30 – 8:00 PM. image ).

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is in town with events spanning from Thursday, October 8th through Sunday, October 11th. It is hosted by and benefits the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. Posted by Dave Trieger at Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Must the wine bar educate the consumer or simply provide a pleasant place to drink? Tags: New York Wine Bars Wine Reviews 10038 Insolia rosé South Street Seaport After visiting Bin No 220, I’ve been thinking–What’s it take to make a wine bar? With over 130 self-professed wine [.].

Now the New York Times jumps into the pool with the announcement yesterday that they will be starting the New York Times Wine Club. The press release states “The New York Times Wine Club is operated independently of The Times’s critics or other members of the news department.&#

On line at the Javits Center 30 minutes before the New York Wine Expo began, Suzanne and Daniel ensured us a six o’clock start. Joined by Cathy, and later Jenn and Matt, Imbibe had a crew of six seeking an educational debacle–a night offering over six hundred wines. My aim was to map an agenda, [.].

Since moving to New York, Alexandra and Vito have seen the same passion for food and drink but found the experience is rarely savored or remembered here. Most recently, he was a wine salesman for Winebow, one of New York's largest wine and liquor distributors. What was the first wine that made you realize you loved wine?

NV Domaine Spiropoulos Ode Panos , $15, Athenee Importers of New York. This is a new set of aromas and flavors in sparkling wine for me, and I wonder if it is unique to the Moschofilero grape. If anyone has experience with this wine or this grape, please step in and educate us because I'm lost on the Island of Peloponnese

Since returning to New York , I have worked as a freelance consultant (with a focus on Isra eli wine) for a small wine importer and received a certification with distinction from the world renowned Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Armed with an MBA and living in the NYC, the financial capital of the world I DID WHAT?!?!? A.K.A.

We both love to cook, and we're already pretty competent, but it would be nice to add some new dishes to our repertoire. So when we saw a class called "Essentials of Provençal Cooking" in the Institute for Culinary Education Catalog, it just seemed obvious. New York typical? Pressure? But sadly, mis-advertised.

Our passionate and educated staff is eager to introduce you to your new favorite bottle and to expertly pair it with our chefs cuisine." asked if this was one of those dark side wines to new wood He didnt know. He insisted there is no new oak on the wine. He says theres new wood on that. and interesting. Really?

wine shop in New York cannot be located less than two hundred feet from a church or school. want to see people come in before New Year's and comfortably put themselves in our hands about what to celebrate with. I am here I promise. This blog is what connects me to what it's all about. One of those priorities is this blog.

Our host is Michelle, aka Wine-girl, at My Wine Education. WBW was created three years ago now by New York's own (by way of Pittsburgh, anyway) Lenn of Lenndevours. Then I remembered a light and inexpensive Priorat that I have enjoyed in the past, but the new vintage costs about $15 - too much. Under $10, huh? Me cynical?

Actually, she says that Gruner Veltliner was THE hip white wine a year ago, and that every with-it New York sommelier listed a few bottles and wines by the glass. Now, Txakoli, the summery, briny Basque juice is the new hip white wine, Amy says. Gruner Veltliner - the hip wine? But Gruner Veltliner, hip? Give me time though.