New York magazine has a lengthy piece by Benjamin Wallace (author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar) on counterfeiting wine and the saga of Rudy Kurniawan. Grab a magnum of coffee and check it out. wine collecting

The front man’s identity at that auction is not revealed; the New York City restaurant that shipped empty bottles to his home remains anonymous and several collectors are mentioned but not named. District Court, Southern District of New York. Rudy Kurniawan, aka “Dr. Conti” aka “Mr. in March.

grew up here in New York, my parents both grew up in the Bronx, and I had never been until a few weeks ago. Crabby Jack's in (just slightly out of, actually) New Orleans. Been so busy lately with work that I just haven't had time to write here. But I want to share some recent "Whoa," wine and food that really knocked me out.

It had been a long flight from New York, and Ana’s enthusiasm to show me her vineyard makes it all worth it. As we arrive a the winery Carlos proudly shows us his “new and old” cellar … one part dates from 1910, and the other part(s) they had built in stages, with the most recent part built just last year. “Welcome!” Around $13.

I feel a little guilty here by tasting a Riesling outside the New York Finger Lakes, but I thought it may be time to see what the rest of the world has to offer with what has become my favorite white wine. What I did find, is the Vin D'alsace region of France can produce a very nice Riesling. Recommended. riesling French Alsace

It's finally spring in New York. That two weeks in early April when all of the sudden it was 75 degrees and the cherry trees blossomed early and everyone wore shorts, no, that wasn't spring. That was more about the great floods that will surely come my friends, as the weather all over the world gets weirder and weirder. How much is it?"

Do you ever wonder when trying a new wine, if that first taste or bottle may not quite tell you what that grape is all about. Unfortunately, here in Central New York, finding a few different producers is not that easy, but I did find a Gustav Grüner Veltliner 2009 ( $12 ) at the same shop I found the Grooner. Recommended.

was happy to see that a friend who had lived in New York -- and now lives in Champagne -- would be joining us with two of his friends, both buyers. Imagine being taken deep inside the caves of Champagne Vilmart and its owner/winemaker Laurent Champs asking which of its golden tresures (behind lock and key) you wanted to break open?

met an Australian and also saw importer Michael Feuerstein from New York, as well as ex=New Yorker Peter Liem from Wine & Spirits who has since moved to Champagne. So fab! The day started out great with a glass in my hand and a few dozen producers pouring their vin clairs and champagne. It works for the style. Agrapart.

"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!

Telmo Rodriguez was in full cry when I met him in New York City recently. Although the 50-year-old “driving winemaker” studied enology in Bordeaux, worked a vintage at J.L. Just a few brands? Nobody wants to talk about site, or villages. Rioja is the next thing to discover. We don’t know Rioja. Small growers couldn’t exist!”

New World vs. Old World. New York, NY 10022. Are you curious about collecting wine? As a journalist, I've written about the subject quite a lot. knowing the wines that will increase in value is especially important now, as I have just returned from Bordeaux to taste the 2011 vintage. So more about tonight. 22 East 60th Street.

We don't seem to have a lot of wine from Listrac or Moulis in New York, so each year I am refreshed about the signature color and nose and taste of this wine, which is very vibrant with lively acidity and (at least when very young) a remarkable color. The day started off as every day should. It is an incredible and very elegant hotel.

Taconic, as the locals call it, is named after New York State Route 987G, the Taconic State Parkway. I admit it, I was not looking forward to Taconic on Bedford. mean really, in our precious world of hipster Brooklyn dining, this place is the very hippest, the most precious of all. And so, we have Taconic on Bedford.

responded so quickly I did not realize the tasting was in Philadelphia, and I live in New York! "I'm having a vertical tasting of Figeac!" said a friend in an email. The opportunity to taste several vintages of this famous chateau is intoxicating. and I love history and a good story almost as much as wine. Luxury still rules, yes?

As much as I'm looking forward to the food and wine pairing, I'm looking to tasting the new vintage of Lynch-Bages (and hopefully some older vintages as well, and will share my notes with you). It had been the first wine I bought at auction and I've tasted through the various vintages here in New York. Viticulture.

” Such is the headline of a New York magazine article about young foodies. “When Did Young People Start Spending 25% of Their Paychecks on Pickled Lamb’s Tongues?” Or, rather, one young foodie, the 27-year-old Dine Chang. There are lots of parallels with young people getting into wine these days. American wine

Looks like this will be a long spring and summer here in Central New York and I'll be pouring lots of my summer favorite white wines on the patio. Over the past two years I became very fond of a white wine for the Rias Baixas region of Spain made from the Albarino grape. Arguably Spain's finestwhite grape variety. Verdejo Spanish

This is not typical in New York and possibly other countries, but this is Mr. Gaia speaking and he spoke with such incredible passion it was mesmerizing. Fabulous vertical of sperss today at  Vinexpo. packed audience gathered together at 10am to hear Antonio Gaia speak about the Sperss vineyard which means "nostalgia" in Italian.

It is interesting to note that wholesalers recently did an about-face on a restrictive reform in New York State. After appearing in two sessions of congress, a legislative proposal that would have threatened the legal, direct shipment of wine is dead according to Shanken News Daily. ” Wine lovers can breathe a sigh of relief.

The New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx is a real gem, as honestly are each of NYC's botanical gardens. It has what I understand to be the very last bit of old growth forest in New York City, for example. The garden in The Bronx also has its charms. I'm telling you, this is worth the trip. Really? Seriously?

District Court, Southern District of New York. The FBI arrested the man known as Rudy Kurniawan at his home in Arcadia, California yesterday on charges of selling counterfeit wine. Inside the home, the authorities found materials used for making counterfeit wine bottles. They charged him with selling $1.3 The case is U.S.

What if you could not buy a book at a bookstore in New York if it had come from a New Jersey warehouse? Or fill your car up with gas in New York if the truck that brought it to the gas station came from New Jersey? This would require all wines to come from warehouses in New York. Thank You.

I like to travel within New York City, to explore the far away neighborhoods, and the not so faraway. Get ready for this last bit because if you live in New York, you're going to freak out a little. This place simply couldn't exist in New York. Pure savory satisfaction. and spices. love them at Salute.

Back in New York for another edition of Return to Terroir, a roving show of Biodynamic wine producers, Joly leveled criticism at the appellation system (as he did three years ago at the event ). “The concept of appellation has lost its meaning,” he said. ” As he talked about life energies, he got more positive.

A “real” housewife of New York, who was probably thin to start with, is launching a low-alcohol wine called “Skinnygirl.” Drinks Business ] Related, Drew Barrymore is launching a new wine called, Barrymore. new grand cru designation has been approved in the Loire for sweet wines. larvf.fr ].

Joe drank some wines that he loved, some of which were not available in New York. And brown Sherries - Palo Cortado, Amontillado, and Oloroso - I don't think there is a stereotypical pairing idea here because these wines are still so new to most of us. He decided to import them to NYC so the rest of us can buy them.

Chef Yannick Alléno, recipient of three Michelin stars, adores New York hot dogs. According to a piece in the NYT Dining section , he loves the hot dog so much that he wanted to make a French version, out of calf heads. Site reader Caleb Ganzer writes in to see if we might try to pair it up and to that we reply “fo sho.”

So if a sleek wine shop opened in the arcade under the new Goldman Sachs building, you’d expect it to have oversized bottles of first growths and Napa cabs, right? wine shop in Manhattan; and New York Vintners, which has many events with winemakers among other charms. New York City wine shops

We are here at this fun restaurant overlooking 57th street to taste some of Jean-Jacques new releases for the American market, and I am excited by the opportunity to ask a Uco Valley producer a variety of questions about the terroir of this Argentine region about an hour south of Mendoza, and taste his wines. Again 100% French oak, 25% new.

That’s one of the many interesting findings I learned at the Wine Market Council’s presentation in New York City on Tuesday that included survey and market data. When asked the last time he had mistaken Burgundy for Bordeaux, Harry Waugh famously replied, “not since lunch.” That’s the good news.

started off the afternoon dicing up some veggies and cheese bites with a few dips and opening up a NEW YORK Finger Lakes 2010 dry Riesling from the Fox Run Vineyards. Of course, any wine opened on this day will be from New York, after all they are playing against a team from California, which made the wine choice very easy.

they are not "fruity" in the New World sense of the word. The reds are also milder than most New World reds. Fun Facts about Sicillian wine: Sicily produces more wine than New Zealand, Austria and Hungary combined. Fortunato Nicotra arrived in New York City to work for celebrity chef Lidia Matticchio Bastianich in 1995. 

New York Keuka Wine Trail merlot Finger LakesMerlot is another one of many wines that I can 'take it' or 'leave it.' Not very high on my list of favorites. So, I very seldom have any on hand and very seldom search this wine out when wine shopping. also have not, until now, found a Finger Lakes Merlot that pleased the palate.

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. It gives spectacular results in California and Oregon, USA, and is currently developing well in New Zealand. Quick! Well done!"

I have often mentioned that my favorite white wine is Riesling, especially those from the New York Finger Lakes region. The first two were opened on New Year's day with a dinner of pork roast with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. now think that it is maybe because I found the Riesling and Albariño so similar.

Each year, at least for the past three, I have been tasting new wines.(At At least new to me). New reds were just as interesting. Spanish Riojas from Montebuena and one from Beronia and a Bordeaux style blend from Craggy Range in New Zealand. Now a new year begins, but my blog goals will remain the same.

I am back in New York and looking for something slightly more affordable for Christmas. The wine is aged in new & old barrels for 12 to 24 months & held in bottle for 1 to 5 years until it is disgorged, corked & released. So now after two and a half days of drinking $$$$ of very fine champagne ( as a guest!

sat down with Erwan in New York a few weeks ago to talk about how he has improved the house style, overcoming paternal resistance, vineyard acquisitions and biodynamic winemaking. Georges and studied in Versailles (and later did an MBA at Columbia in New York). He grew up in Nuits-St.-Georges It’s pretty sexy stuff.

Africa in the United States, even in a large city like New York. Curious to discover S. African wine? Though imports are high in the UK, it’s often difficult to find wine from S. Below are some key finidings: 1. Quality is high among producers, yet it is crucial to be discerning and discriminating. Think the tiny plots of Burgundy.

poured them side-by-side for people and many were stumped, finding the wines to lack the supposed telltale signs of New World pinot–darker color, primary fruit, and higher alcohol. Because the LdH table is always swamped at the New York distributor tastings. “Will you wear a wool hat?,” What can you do?

It turns out that in the 17th century (yes, “new world” wines can be that old!) few years later I was able to meet him in person when Wines of South Africa came to New York. Africa’s new reputation as a holiday destination for wine tourism. The Cabernet was fabulous as well and can spend 24 to 36 months in new French oak.

first met Ken Forrester in New York at a trade event in New York City focusing on wines from South Africa. "So here i am, at Ken Forrester's 96 Winery Road restaurant in South Africa!". Africa for many decades. The basic message is that Chenin Blanc is a quality grape in its own right, and deserves respect. News S.

I begin, naming an expensive restaurant in New York. The wine business simply wasn't profitable enough to warrant new plantings. It could be better selection, new technology, or just his own personal approach to creating a rich, well-balanced wine yet whatever it is, the wines are fabulous. La Maltroye. I love your wines.

He assembled a crew of New York based judges in addition to an esteemed group of enologists from the Spanish Federation of Associations of Oenologists and TAPAS to judge hundreds of wines and thus showcase the diversity and richness tempranillo has to offer. Like Tempranillo? Ever tried an Oregon Tempranillo?

Fabulously organized event that really brought the power and beauty of Sagrantino to the New York market. "Very complex and elegant!" said a woman next to me, savoring a sip of 1993 Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG, the last wine to be tasted in a vertical that lasted nearly ninety minutes.

He was in New York today to lead a Master Class tasting of 20 distinctive wines from Catalunya (all available in the US) including Cava, a white, and mostly reds from the region. EL CELLER DE CAN ROCA IN NEW YORK. "20 wines!" The menu follows. November 8, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Mercat NYC - 45 Bond Street. Albert de Vilarnau F.

Would you like to be a sommelier at a leading restaurant in New York City? – currently available and posted over at the new wine industry jobs board that I am launching today. Are you interested in becoming a sales rep for a wine distributor with the area industry’s “highest salaries”? announcements

Today Helene came to London Lennie's in New York to describe her white and red Bordeaux to the staff. So very interesting to hear the colorful stories of people who sought out a winery, nursed it to fruition, and are now making a success of their wine. You can see some of the wines tasted below. London Lennie’s. 63-88 Woodhaven Blvd.

Wine lovers in New York are gearing up for the The 151st Wine Auction of the Hospices de Beaune will take place November 20, 2011 in Beaune. Burgundy Hospices de Beaune News 151st Wine Auction of the Hospices de Beaune 2011 christie's auction house hospices de beaune new orkAll were absolutely fantastic! Magical Journey". ROUGE.

said Freixenet CE0 Pedro Ferrer, here with his wife Begonia and other key executives in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine brand from Sonoma. Bob Iantosca, Executive Winemaker. We went to California for wine instead of gold!" can read here, and Jose set up Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1982.

The venue, a private room at Felidia in New York City, where outside the large window one could see trees swaying in the rain and wind. This was changed when the British market demanded the “new claret” which was barrel aged instead of served fresh and young. Some of the wines tasted: Chateau Clerc-Milon: 1994, 2004, 2005, 2006.

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.

In Joe’s inimitable words, here was a plea of his to give: “PIH has been doing amazing work in Haiti since 1987 and has transcended charity to create an entirely new model of self-help and reliance. New York CityWine importer lost his three-year battle against brain cancer last month. Grapes The Wine Co., 731 N.

We are at Boqueria, a Spanish tapas place on 19th street in new york city, and it is hard to find a more authentic place to enjoy Campo Viejo wine with tapas. Alfredo Del Rio. So interesting to see the difference between the 04 and the 03!" exclaims a guest, tasting the two vintages of Campo Viejo Reserva side by side.

am one of the lucky few that will be enjoying only wines from the New York Finger Lakes each night during the week. Year after year, this winery is producing some of the most outstanding Rieslings in New York. One of my favorite and one winery I always like to take new wine trail friends to is Ventosa Vineyards.

Marlborough, New Zealand's South Island seems to have a handle on Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay ’s thoroughly engaging winemaker Sarah Burton was our guide at an outdoor dinner featuring their wares at The Elizabeth Street Gallery , an outdoor antique garden in New York City’s Nolita, with beautifully matching cuisine by Silkstone.

The New York Times magazine ran an infographic on Sunday that compiled the picks of 18 wine industry types. They are trend-setters or at the very least someone who wants to help a diner or customer discover something new that they might only find at a restaurant or specialty shop. The category? Wines under $12.

News amarone familes hotel gansevoort new york cityTwelve historical producers of Amarone visited Manhattan for a tutored tasting that was literally 'standing room only." They included Allegrini, Begali, Brigadara, Masi, Musella, Nicolis, Speri, Tedeschi, Tenuta Sant' Antonio, Tomassi, Venturini, and Zenato. it's quite a site!

Citing fatigue of “living by the rule of the trade,” he told me at the recent tasting of his wines in New York that he has not journeyed to Maryland to present his portfolio to the Wine Advocate for two years. This week, our “set of titanium corkscrews” award goes to Jose Pastor. And consumers too.”

” Two diners sometimes buy a full bottle and then order another half that they wouldn’t have normally ordered to try something new. dining New York CityKing Solomon was known for his wisdom. And when he ordered a baby cut in half, he made a woman cry. The remaining 375ml is then available to other diners.).

Anything less and I should just pack up my shit and go home to New York. New York isn't home anymore. It's the night before harvest and I'm thinking I won't get much sleep tonight. It would be so romantic of me to never sleep the night before the first pick of the year but usually I sleep fine these nights. No exceptions.

DRC just hit new highs in London and New York. But spreads remain across venues with Hong Kong buyers paying on aver 48% more for DRC than in New York. Checking in with the fine wine market, a few datapoints: * Lafite-Rothschild still commands large dollar amounts, but the bloom may be coming off the rose.

Adam, thank you for introducing your brand and your passion for Cupcake to New York! "So this Prosecco actually tastes like a cupcake!" a lunch participant exclaims, tasting the Cupcake Prosecco from Italy. Actually we do try to make our wines a bit like cupcakes," says Adam Richardson, Director of Winemaking.

So fun to catch up with Bernard Portet today over his new Heritance Wines at Apiary, a fun restaurant in New York. Now he is introducing his new Heritance wines which I experienced last night for the first time. Following Clos du Val he decided to create something new. More About Bernard Portet.

for the New York Marathon. But more than just a sporting challenge, the New York Marathon also. at tastings and dinners in Bordeaux and New York. New York represents the challenge of. Grands Crus Runners in New York. Today is the first day of Harvest at Brane-Cantenac. relaxation.

Phylis Feder of Clinton Vineyards had great sparkling wines and sparkling stories of her early New York adventures. Matt Spaccarelli of Benmarl. Do you live in NYC? and do you know that just an hour away you can enjoy a NY wine experience with Hudson Valley wines? Michael Migliore – Whitecliff Vineyard. John Bruno – Oak Summit.

Since then, Washington State has been been sending wines and their winemakers to New York on an annual basis for tastings, yet rarely (never?) "This Gone Fishin wine label is great!" did I have an opportunity to sit down and taste with a winemaker. grams of residual sugar. It had a good finish with peach fruit and floral accents.

dining New York CityEric Asimov’s column in the Times today highlights ten restaurants with strong selections of wines under $50. What are notable restaurants you would add to the list? Wine under $50 certainly has obvious appeal.

riesling New York Keuka Wine Trail Finger Lakes" Forward and inviting style, with apricot and peach flavors followed by a crisp finish is Herons Hill's most popular Riesling. This wine which is sourced from many different vineyards and combines the flavors expressed by the Finger Lakes Region. What does that all mean.

Fortunately, all we are going to get here in Central New York is about 16 hours of rain with very mild winds. It's Saturday night and just sitting here waiting for the rains from Hurricane Irene to start coming down. My friends in the D.C. But, I am not going to do that without sipping on a nice wine. Very nice finish.

Imbibe Wine Club Ameztoi de Maison Selections Gurrutxaga Txakoli Rose 2010 Imbibe New York Wine Club TxakoliIt’s been a while since a post since I’ve been happily scribing for T. Edward Wines. But atlas…U.S. Air cancelled all possible flights to Portland, and with the impending [hysteria?] and [.].

So a new mother is quoted in a New York magazine article on cooking placenta. So let’s help the new mothers (and new fathers?) “When I was pregnant, I just craved organs…so the placenta just made sense.”. No, not polenta–placenta. Related: “ Breast milk cheese: impossible food-wine pairing?

it's impossible to imagine a more fun experience on a Sunday afternoon in New York. Executive Chef Nicolas Cantrel worked under the famed Alain Ducasse in Paris as well as one of my all-time favorite chefs, Daniel Boulud, here in New York. "Now all we need are sun umbrellas!" The restaurant scene in St.

New York Cheese and New York Wine, two great reasons to love New York and the Finger Lakes. Grilled a few NY strip steaks this past week-end and looked forward to opening a nice red wine for change. Seemed to be stuck on Finger Lakes white wines all summer. Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.5% Merlot.

In that time, the former philosophy major from Angers who could still pass as an undergrad on a university campus, has assembled an impressive list of over 300 wine selections and become an admired fixture of New York’s world. dining New York CityBut she’s not a dogmatist. Goes with the neighborhood, I guess.

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 New York there are an estimated 590 acres of Baco Noir currently grown. Hopefully we'll be seeing more of the hardy red grape here in New York in the future. The Hudson-Chatham Old Vines Baco Noir 2009($ 28 ) is one of the best New York red wines I have tasted in a long time. and parts of Canada.

We'll settle that in the morning when we pick up our fruit and veggies for the week at the Central New York Regional Market. It's Friday night and I find my self getting a little ahead on the reviews. Normally, I like to drink four or five or more wines per week and then pick one for a weekly review. riesling Keuka Wine Trail

Dr. Frank’s vision, knowledge and determination are credited with elevating the New York wine industry from a state of happy mediocrity to a level that today commands world attention. am just interested in the cold wine. lowered my white wine zone in the fridge from 49F to 43F to chill down the wine to deal with the heat.

Can't remember last time we had this long of a heat wave in Central New York. Close to 100F today, but feels like 120F. What it does mean though, is I get to chill some Finger Lakes Riesling to enjoy in the air-conditioned family room and that all outdoor yard work is cancelled till another day. The aromas were somewhat complex.

He is also a contributor of the New York Cork Report, which is one of my favorite blogs. This past Sunday, Shirley, Pam and I along with two good friends attended the Finger Lakes Wine Fest in Watkins Glen, NY. My day started with a pace car ride around the 2.5 mile road track at Watkins Glen. Wine Fest

The New York Times ran a front-page story on Congressman Mike Thompson recently. Thompson’s district includes Napa and he is also a grape grower; the article made this seem like a conflict of interest. Sadly both responded to say that the list of members is not available to the public. wine politics

Very hot day today in Central New York, so Sunday dinner turned out to be a couple of organic or free range hot dogs and a tomato/cucumber salad. Decided to try a white wine from Turkey, that Shirley bought last March at 67Wine in Manhattan. An Angora Sultana de Denizli from Turkey( $12 ). The grape is widely used to make raisins.

If you are lucky enough to live near a large city like New York City, I recommend you pick a few of these up when you find them. Wine from Algeria! Who would'a thunk. Ok, for some reason I may have missed this in Geography class. When I think of Algeria, I think of desert, sand, sun and boiling hot! Uh Oh, where's the grapes?

Very fun opening party last night at the swanky Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to honor the newly published biography of the company's iconoclastic founder. Hanna Lee of Hanna Lee Communications in red, and author Ettore Gobato between two men. What makes the book special is that it is the first to honor a Prosecco maker.

A few weeks ago I read a very nice review on the New York Cork Report about a Long Island dry Rose` made with 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Fortunately, Shirley and I had planned a vacation in New York City a few weeks later and this would give me a chance to locate the wine since it's impossible to find here at home.

On our last visit to NYC, I was able to visit my new favorite NYC wine store, 67Wines at 179 Columbus Ave and 68th. She knew I was looking for wines from obscure regions that were no where to be found here in Central New York. This winery is a new addition to the wineries in Nashik, in the state of Maharashtra, India.

This evening Shirley asked for a red wine for one of her recipes of pork chops and mushrooms, so I gave her one of the wines we found on our vacation to New York City, a Domaine Monte de Luz Tennat 2009 ( $16 ) from Uruguay. dark ruby colored wine with aromas of dark berries, cherry, tobacco and a hint of chocolate or cocoa.

Just home from New York City and happy to be back on the PC to do my updating. There are some, but it takes a few trips to find them and then when you return, it's under new ownership and new management and is then placed on the stay-away from restaurants in future visits to the city. still have problems with the lap top.

dining New York CityPaul Grieco, director of all things wine at restaurants Hearth and Terroir, is clearly a man of opinions: consider that as of today, for the third annual “summer of Riesling,&# the only white wine available by the glass at Terroir (both locations), will be Riesling.

The winemaker at Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace who makes 40 different wines a year commented in New York last week that the petrol note can be symptomatic of three things. The petrol note sometimes found in young Riesling is a flaw according to Olivier Humbrecht. The first is harvesting under-ripe grapes. Or try decanting it. winemaking

Judges included myself, sommelier Ryan Mills-Knapp, Joan Vogel, and Master Sommelier Roger Dagorn (Porterhouse in New York). NY area sommeliers do! So today I was a one of four judges to find the most 'Languedoc-Roussillion" savvy sommelier. The competition was created by the Sud de France and American Sommelier Association.

I grew up in New York City and have always loved visiting to its outer reaches, to neighborhoods where you can feel like a foreigner. That it is New York City is meaningless, at least that's what it seems like to me whenever I'm there. Don't go for the hospitality - that's not the vibe. Pretty tasty. Haven't tried it.

New York Wine Bars 10009 Austrian Wine Edie & the WolfLast week, Caitlin, Ellen and I met at Edie & the Wolf, an Austrian restaurant/wine bar, on Avenue C, near 7th Street. Arriving at around seven, to a handful [.].

The Albany Times-Union comes out in favor of wine in grocery stores (the delightful acronym, WIGS) in New York. And… Jon Stewart riffs on a character from a Coppola movie by chewing out Donald Trump about New York pizza. SIPPED: Politesse. As slatewine put it, “Pass the Courvoisier, correctly.&# Sheesh!

Maybe the best New York Riesling this year. Maybe the best New York wine this year. In my last post I gave high praises to Hosmer Winery's Rieslings that I tasted at the winery last Sunday. was going to wait a day or two, but by 10pm I couldn't wait any longer. just had to taste what was in that Hosmer bottle.

Recently I met him in New York to discuss the Undurraga family’s new wine label, Koyle, a Chilean Indian name of the beautiful purple native plant that grows next to oak forests and blossoms with a much-demanded fruit. What's interesting about Christobal is that the family sold their original holdings in 1986.

And if you are commuting in New York City and a cab cuts you off, well, that wine bottle might just come in handy too. Have you ever been cycling home and thought, “Gee, I’d love to stop at that wine store but I have nowhere to put a bottle because I do not have a backpack or paniers or a basket or anything!&# wine random

could not go by without picking up their new releases and a new T-shirt. New York State's top winery, two years running, Sheldrake Point Winery. Almost seemed that I may never get back on a Finger Lakes Wine Trail after the past year. But, today, well let me tell you about today. Our first stop was at Goose Watch Winery.