But, I continued to always buy one or two expensive wines when I shopped. Now I am going to attempt a new method. Wait, there's graduations, Mothers Day and my wifes birthday in May, and in June, my daughters birthday, our wedding anniversary and a New York City vacation. I promised in my last post (Why?) Hold on a sec. MORE >>

This past weeks edition of the Syracuse New Times, a weekly alternative newspaper published in Syracuse, New York, contained an interesting article on Finger Lakes Riesling. Gary noted four wineries, one of which I vaguely remember from an article written by Evan Dawson for the New York Cork Report. MORE >>

[link] I go into a wine shop I often pass by the California, Washington and Oregon sections just because I am always on the lookout for some old school obscure grape that I have never heard of before. Also every time I talk about a wine it is usually available at one or two of the local NYC wine shops. And more often than not.or MORE >>

One coolest thing about life in New York City is central park. Man, I love New York! wine shop for some cheap bubbly for the mimosas meant for breakfast. They may show up early and have a glass of wine then go shopping or they will get all the "personal agenda" stuff out of the way and come by a bit later. MORE >>

The SLA (State liquor Authority) hearing for the shop is coming quick so we have been working double overtime to get all the demographic research together for the judges. Some good food, good golf and -from Sam's Club- some good wine and we were ready for autumn in New York. I have been away for a bit. Sorry ‘bout that. MORE >>