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Wine Cellar
Since 1905,
Ottella wines from Lugana, Italy have been winning awards. Their Ottella Le
Creete Lugana DOC 2021 received
92 points from Wine Spectator and is a crisp, white wine with luscious
pineapple and grapefruit notes on the nose, and intense minerality from the
white clay of the terroir. This is a wonderful wine to enjoy on its own or to
pair with a variety of food. We paired it with pasta as well as with seafood,
and the wine was delicious. Ottella Le Creete Lugana DOC 2021 is
imported by Vias Imports, Ltd. Salud!
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After the
excitement of the November and December holidays, there is always a bit of a
slide into the January doldrums and the need for a bit of decadence to ease
into the new year. Riserva wines are always special, and we found
that the Il Grigio Da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019 from the San Felice Estate in Siena, Italy
was especially so and just what we needed with its tradition of excellence.
This intense, deep ruby red Tuscan wine is richly
aromatic with layers nuances of ripe red berries on the nose and the palate with
lush tannins and balanced acidity. Il Grigio Da San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva
DOCG 2019 is imported from Italy to the United States by Total Beverage Solution. Saluti!
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Looking for
something different to serve your guests? We recently "discovered" Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa
Sanlúcar de Barrameda and loved how this extra dry sherry
paired with "tapas" making it perfect for easy holiday or anytime entertaining.
While new to us, Bodegas Lustau was founded in Spain in 1896 where
they continue the tradition of crafting world-class, award-winning sherry
expressions. Salud!
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I attended
a wonderful Ottella Italian wine luncheon at the restaurant
Il Fiorista in New York City to have a better appreciation of these outstanding wines from
the Lugana region of Northern Italy. Mariano
Sansone, Wine Consultant at Vias Imports, Ltd. gave an interesting presentation on the history of Ottella
founded in 1905 and the four wines that paired exceptionally well with Chef
Rae Kramer's exciting cuisine. Mangia bene et saluti!
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On November
17, 2022, we attended the 31st Edition of Benvenuto Brunello,
the Benvenuto Brunello Anteprima 2022: Tasting the future: Brunello 2018
and Riserva 2017. Held at The Metropolitan Pavilion in New
York City, the unveiling of these incredibly exquisite
future wines also occurred simultaneously in London, Toronto,
and Los Angeles, making it an international grand-scale event
with 68 wineries presenting their wines. Saluti!
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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2020 is a delectable red wine made from 100% Berbera
grapes from the Piedmont region of Italy. This award-winning
vineyard consistently receives high point ratings and their Michele
Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2020 is a delectable and versatile wine
that pairs well with a variety of cuisine including Pasta with tomato dishes,
pizza, Livorno-style fish, and white meat. The wine is imported from Italy to
the United States by Kobrand Corporation. Cheers!
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Summer and juicy steaks and the burgers on the grill,
rich tomato-based dishes, and cheeses pair
especially well with Luigi Bosca De Sangre Cabernet Franc 2018. We loved the depth and complexity of this dry red wine
with its deep purple color with dark fruit and spices notes, and lusciously
lingering finish. With 14.4% alcohol, Luigi Bosca De Sangre Cabernet Franc 2018
is a rich, bold and powerhouse of a wine perfect to drink now or cellar for a
few years...that is if you can wait that long. Cheers!
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It is Summer
and if you want to lighten up on your alcohol choices without sacrificing taste,
Poema Pura Cava,
a Brut-style Cava, made from certified organic grapes
from the Penedès region of Spain is perfect. With
only 11.5% alcohol, lively bubbles, and lovely mineral, citrus,
and floral notes, this Cava may become your new favorite beverage to pair with tapas,
seafood, charcuterie, or serve as an aperitif.
Imported from Spain by Kobrand Corporation. Cheers!
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It was a
spectacular evening of wine and food at the kosher
restaurant, Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse located at 16 East 48th Street in Manhattan,
New York learning about the
excellent kosher wines from Barkan Winery in Israel
presented by Barkan's Master of Wine and Head Winemaker Ido Lewinsohn.
Paired with Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse's delicious food, the one-night special
event dinner was a night to remember.
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City Winery Montgomery Mills Riesling 2019 is a dry, crisp white wine with lovely citrus, floral,
and mineral notes made in the Hudson Valley, in Montgomery,
New York. Made from Uvas Blancas grapes from the Finger Lakes, this
delectable wine has a lower alcohol level of 12.5% and is a perfect summertime
wine to drink on its own or pair with food.
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Warm
weather, steaks on the grill, and Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2019 are the perfect combination. This dark purple, big, and bold
red made from 100% malbec grapes, with 14.5% alcohol, pairs
exceptionally well with grilled steaks and does Mendoza, Argentina
proud. Created to celebrate Bodega Trapiche's 125th anniversary, they
selected the best grapes from the Uco Valley to commemorate their heritage for
their Medalla wines. Cheers!
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We spent a
perfect Sunday afternoon at City Winery experiencing MADE Hudson Valley Spring 2022
presented by edible Hudson Valley + City Winery Hudson
Valley in Montgomery, New York. Our day began with a VIP Wine Tasting and
Food Pairing, followed by a private wine cellar tour,
sampling delectable products from the curated artisan vendors,
and listening to live music.
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The Argentine
consulate and Wines of Argentina hosted Malbec World Day 2022 in New
York with more than 40 wines presented to
celebrate the most renowned and revered of Argentina's wines. It was a magical
evening of wine tasting, traditional Argentine dancing,
and learning more about the impressive expressions of Argentina's famed Malbec
wine.
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The
Medici family-owned winery has been making high-quality Lambrusco wines
since 1890 and their Medici Ermete Concerto Organic Reggiano Lambrusco
is the world's first single vineyard vintage Lambrusco. Interesting to note
is that the Medici family has been farmed sustainably for decades, and their
Concerto is now farmed organically. Their Medici Ermete Concerto Organic Reggiano
Lambrusco DOC 2020 is a delicious,
dry red semi-sparkling wine at natural fermentation that is "green certified"
and has achieved 93 points from the Sommelier Journal. Need we say more?
Cheers!
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We spent a perfect Friday
afternoon in the Award-Winning Crystal Springs Wine Cellar
taking a Wine Tasting class with Wine Director and
Sommelier Suzanne Wagner. As the Wine Director and Sommelier Suzanne Wagner
is responsible for the Wine Spectator Grand Award-Winning Wine Cellar
which houses an impressive collection of 45,000 bottles of wine with a value of
approximately $10 million USD.
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Benvenuto
Brunello 2022 held in late February 2022 in New York City
was a celebration of the "2022 Release of New Vintages" - Brunello di
Montalcino 2017, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016, and
Rosso di Montalcino 2020. Fifty-three wineries presented an
impressive selection of 156 wines available for tasting. During an informative
(and very tasty) 3-hour presentation, we learned more about the nuances of what
makes Montalcino such a special wine region.
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 Bring on the "romance" with Château
de Berne, Romance Rosé 2020, made in Provence,
France and imported by the Provence Rosé Group. This gorgeously presented and elegant rosé has
lovely floral, fresh fruit, and berry notes on the nose and palate that whisper
"romance" so grab a bottle (or two) and celebrate your perfect romance. Sante!
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It's summertime, the perfect time
to "drink pink" although this luscious Inspiration, Château
de Berne, Côtes de Provence, 2020 made in Provence,
France and imported by the Provence Rosé Group, would be
lovely at any time of the year. Winemaker Alexis Cornu has
created a gorgeous rosé with a rich salmon-rose color with an enticing flavor profile
that is perfect to enjoy on its own or to pair with food.
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Rosé
wines are the perfect Summer wine, and Summer in the Hamptons and
the South of France are the makings of dreams, which was the inspiration
for the award-winning Hampton Water Rosé 2020 created
by Rock Musician Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse
Bongiovi, and French
Winemaker Gérard Bertrand, that deftly captures the essence of both.
Hampton Water Rosé is a gorgeous rosé made in the South of France
that is perfect to enjoy with friends on a Summer evening or anytime you want
to remember Summer. Look for the tall clear glass bottle with a diver on the
front and "dive in" and enjoy this delicious wine. "Born in France. Raised
in the Hamptons."
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Summer is on its way and our
thoughts turn to farmers markets and organic food and wine. Vento Di Mare
Pinot Grigio made with organic grapes in Sicily and
produced and bottled by Cantine Ermes is perfect to drink on its own, pair with food, or use in
cocktail and culinary recipes. The wine has a crisp minerality with pear and
citrus notes on the palate, and is only 12.5% alcohol, making it a perfect
lighter wine choice for summer. We are getting ready for summer, are you?
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We took our taste buds to Sicily
with Vento
Di Mare Nero d'Avola certified organic wine produced by Cantine Ermes.
Spring is here and it is the perfect opportunity to think, drink, and eat
healthy, so we decided to try organic wine. Nero d'Avola is an indigenous grape
that makes Sicily its home, and the Vento Di Mare Nero d'Avola is a rich, dark
red wine with an aromatic nose and layers of flavors on the palate. Saluti!
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VARA Winery & Distillery located in Albuquerque,
New Mexico has a diverse and delectable selection of wines imported
from Spain that go beyond the standard offerings. We love their Vara
Garnacha 2018, a flavorful blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Syrah grapes
that is absolutely delicious. Juicy, fruit forward, currant, cocoa notes, and a
slightly spicy finish, this is another great wine to experience. Cheers!
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Looking to expand your white wine
horizons for 2021 and go beyond the usual chardonnay, sauvignon blanc or pinot
grigio? We just "discovered" VARA
Viura 2018 imported from Spain and bottled by
VARA in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is a sumptuously delectable
blend of Viura, Muscat of Alexandria, and Albarino grapes. The VARA Viura
2018, Vino Blanco Español, is a dry, crisp
white wine with lush green apple, citrus, and mineral notes. With only
13.2% alcohol by volume, it is a nice lower alcohol choice for 2021. Cheers!
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Winter has arrived in the Northern
Hemisphere and with it our desire for bold red wines and hearty culinary
recipes. We love the VARA
Tempranillo 2018 Español imported from
Spain and bottled by VARA in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A
delectable blend of tempranillo and garnacha grapes provide the wine with a
nice balance of body, structure, and incredible layers of flavors. The Vara
Tempranillo 2018 Español is delicious to drink on its own or enjoyed with food.
Cheers!
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The holidays will soon be knocking
at our doors and there is nothing more festive than offering your guests a
welcome glass of bubbly, in this case, cava (sparkling wine from Spain)
to start the festivities off on an elegant note. We were delighted to "discover"
VARA Silverhead Brut,
Cava Método Tradicional, which is an elegant and delicious
Cava D.O. whether served by itself or used as a complementing component in cocktails.
Cheers!
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 When you enjoy a bottle of the Castelgiocondo Brunello 2008, you are reaping the rewards of the Frescobaldi family's long heritage and tradition of 30 generations making wine since 1300. Newcomers on the Italian vintage block they are not, and their wine reflects the delicate balance of art and nature with each delectable bottle they produce. Salute!
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 La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso is a reason to celebrate throughout the year with a little bubbly. La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Prosecco D.O.C. is an elegant and delicious brut sparkling wine from Treviso Italy that is made with love, and is perfect as an aperitif as well as in the culinary recipes: Luxury Experience - Scallops with Strawberry Prosecco Orange Jalapeno Chutney and Luxury Experience - Strawberry Prosecco Mousse with Strawberry Prosecco Orange Jalapeno Chutney and Strawberry Prosecco "Soup." Salut!
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 The Consul General of Argentina in New York, Ambassador Jose L. Perez-Gabilondo and Mrs Ines Segarra, Director, Argentina National Institute of Tourism Promotion hosted Malbec World Day at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, which was a spectacular evening of Argentine Malbec tastings, delicious cuisine, and culture that included music, tango, and modern dance performances.
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 The Dining
Room at Blantyre, a Relais
& Chateaux 19-room luxury hotel built in 1902 in Lenox, Massachusetts
was the elegant setting for a Spring Tasting Supper featuring wines
from Fisher Vineyards paired with
Grand Chef Christopher Brooks’ culinary creations. Hosted by Ann
Fitzpatrick Brown of Blantyre
and Juelle Fisher and Fred Fisher of Fisher Vineyards, it
was a memorable evening of dining and wine tasting.
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 Hip, hip, hurray for the"Red, White, and Blue," the American Ports from CHARBAY® Winery & Distillery, California (Charbay Ruby Port), Buckingham Valley Vineyards, Pennsylvania (Forest Cellars Premium Ruby Port), DiGrazia Vineyards, Connecticut (DiGrazia Vineyards White Magnolia Light Port) and Duck Walk Vineyards, Long Island, New York (Duck Walk Blueberry Port). A wonderful meal deserves a fabulous finish, and a glass of these Ports served along with the cheese or dessert course will make a memorable finale for your guests.
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Harvesting the Grapes at Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
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Discovering the Bucks County Wine Trail, Pennsylvania, USA
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Regione Veneto - Prosecco, Soave, Amarone, and Late Harvest Wines
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Brunello di Montalcino Vintage 2004 - From Italy with Love
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Modern Wine Collection on the Auction Block
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Rocca Vineyards 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Syrah
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Carmenere Tasting Seminar
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Domaine Zweifel - The Art of Making Swiss Wine
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Lattenberg Rauschling 2005
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Christie's Auction - Wines from 1870 - 2002
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Marques de Tomares Gran Reserva 1996
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Marques de Tomares Crianza Rioja 2001
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Valdelapinta Verdejo Rueda 2004
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Finest and Rarest Wines Auction at Christie's
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Winespeak – The Language of the Grape
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New York (Wine) Cocktail Party
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Marsala Wine Tasting in Sicily
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Wine Tastings to Benefit City Harvest
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Great Wines from Chile - Altair Vineyards
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Discovery Wines Store NYC
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1955 Bordeaux Wine Tasting
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Wine Tasting at Bovey Castle
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Chianti Classico Tasting in Tuscany
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