Wine Cellar

Maison Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 and is located in the heart of the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region in Beaune, France. As one would expect from a maison steeped in tradition and history, its wines are truly exceptional including their Albert Bichot Bourgogne Pinot Noir “Origines” 2024 Appellation d’Origine Protégée. This is a gorgeous Pinot Noir that pairs well with red and white meats, as well as cheeses, and we found it to be the perfect companion for our French-inspired …

May is Wine month in New York, and we had the opportunity to attend a very interesting Master Class entitled “Disruption and Dynasty: How 3 Families in Champagne, Napa, and Languedoc Own the Fine Wine Narrative In A Changing Market, featuring: Champagne Mandois, Maison Lorgeril, and Merryvale Vineyards,” part of the Albert Bichot USA Roadshow in New York City, at the Korean restaurant, Gaonnuri located on the 39th floor at 1250 Broadway. It was an afternoon of wine excellence and …

Opening the month of May with a wine tasting across the Albert Bichot estates including Maison Albert Bichot (Burgundy), Joseph Mellot (Sancerre), Domaine Tariquet (Gascony / Armagnac), Maison Lorgeril, Champagne Mandois, and Merryvale Vineyards, was not only memorable, but gastronomic with restaurant Gaonnuri, located on the 39th floor at 1250 Broadway, NYC,  providing amazing bites to accompany the table stops for wine tasting. If you are not familiar with the Albert Bichot estates then let us start with the Bichot …

The Chianti Classico DOCG Grand Tasting 2026 sponsored by Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and held at Ai Fiori restaurant in New York City provided trade and industry insiders with the opportunity to learn about, as well as taste, the various nuances and the riches of the Chianti Region of Italy from the diversity of its Chianti Classico wines, to Chianti Classico Vin Santo, to its Chianti Classico Olio DOP (olive oils). It was a memorable day of tasting Italy in …

We attended an interesting Wine Master Class entitled, Chianti Classico Across The Globe – Pairings for Today’s Global Cuisines with Jeff Porter & Randall Restiano, sponsored by Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and held at Ai Fiori restaurant in New York City on Monday, April 27, 2026. Pairing wine with food is an art, and the Master Class, designed for Sommeliers, was to show the versatility of Chianti Classico and how to pair it with the note that “if it grows …

The Willamette Valley in Oregon is renowned for its wines, so it is no wonder that Bryn Mawr Vineyards founded in 2010 by Jon and Kathy Lauer has established a formidable mark with their wines. Rachel Rose is the Winemaker in the family-owned and family-run vineyard. If you enjoy sparkling wines, you definitely want to experience their Bryn Mawr Vineyards 2018 Blanc de Noirs, which Wine Enthusiast awarded 95 Points & Editor’s Choice. Dry, elegant, with lively bubbles, this sparkling …

The first time we tasted Vin Santo was in Tuscany at a friend’s castle. The rich, exquisite taste, as well as the majestic ambience, made Vin Santo forever memorable. We reacquainted ourselves with Vin Santo at the end of a lovely wine pairing lunch which included San Felice Belcaro Vin Santo Chianti Classico DOC 2015 at Peasant Restaurant in New York. For those that have never tasted Vin Santo, it is a traditional Italian sweet wine that is served at …

Love the crispness of Sauvignon Blanc? We recently tried 90+ Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Lot 222 and were surprised at its elegant aromatics with lime, grapefruit, and herbal notes on the nose, which continued on the palate for a clean, crisp, and delectable finish. With a price of around $14/bottle for French Bordeaux, which tastes much more expensive, it makes a perfect summer everyday wine. We paired 90+ Cellars Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Stuffed …

The newly launched Champagne Charles Lafitte Cuvée Spéciale Brut, made in Reims, France, is a delicious yet affordable champagne, delivering excellent quality for an excellent price at $34.99/bottle. Aromatic, with floral and fruity notes on the nose and palate, lively bubbles, and a subtle hint of minerality, provides the opportunity to enjoy a well-crafted champagne whenever the moment arises. Life is short, why wait to celebrate? It is interesting to note that Paul-François Vranken of the prestigious Vranken-Pommery founded the …

March has become the month of wines, and that was the case for a fun day of wine and food at the Slow Wine NY 2026 held at Eataly, Liberty Street, Manhattan, NY on March 9, 2026. With more than 200 wines from 38 producers representing the global wine market and coupled with the outstanding food provided by Eataly, and add in an amazingly warm day in New York, you could not ask for anything more.  If you are not …