Wine Cellar

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 …

February is New York Fashion Week, and in March, New Yorkers gather for world class wine events, including the prestigious 2-day  James Suckling Great Wines World 2026: New York at The Glasshouse where 700 wines from 350 producers and 60 wine regions were uncorked for attendees to sniff, swirl, and sip, with offerings from around the world. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed learning about the wines presented, as well as tasting the incredible wines. Cheers! The Wine Regions: Day 1, …

We “discovered” San Felice Toscana A.D. 714 wines several years ago, so when we had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with their Head Winemaker Francesca Giuggioli for the San Felice Chianti Classico estate, in New York City at Peasant Restaurant owned by Chef Marc Forgione, of course we said “si, grazie.” Discussing San Felice wines with Francesca, paired with delectable Italian cuisine was the perfect way to spend a Monday afternoon learning about their wine over enjoyable conversation. …

A cold and snowy February day in New York City was not going to get in the way of experiencing the current and next releases of Brunello di Montalcino wines hosted by Consorzio Del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, and held at 583 Park Avenue in the heart of New York City.  I looked forward to the Benvenuto Brunello NY event to sample the latest releases alongside other denomination wines of the territory. With just under 200 bottles to be experienced, …

Tenuta Luce 2022, 30ª Vendemmia from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, is a celebration of Tenuta Luce’s 30th vintage, and what an incredible vintage it is! Spectacular is the word that comes to mind when describing this sumptuous full-bodied Super Tuscan red wine with its delectable blend of Merlot and Sangiovese grapes, the terroir of Tuscany, and the winemaking expertise of Tenuta Luce. This exceptional wine starts working its magic beginning with its deep ruby color, then entices with its heady aromatic …

For the past 23 years, Royal Wine Corp. has hosted the Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) bringing together an exceptional portfolio of food and wine. For KFWE 2026, there were 81 wineries from around the world including Argentina, Australia, France, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and the United States who brought hundreds of wines with them for invited guests to sample, as well as products from 19 spirit vendors from France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Panama, and …

Looking for something different and interesting for your restaurant or home bar? Orchard Grove Orange Aperitif Wine from Provence, France is perfect to serve chilled as an aperitif wine, to serve on the rocks, or use it in cocktail and culinary recipes. Luxury Experience had fun creating two tasty cocktails and a dessert recipe with this French charmer that is imported to the United States by Crillon Importers, LTD. Santé! Orchard Grove Orange Aperitif Wine Information Grapes: Rosé wine infused …

The holiday season was off to a “bubbly” start with the Asti Vibes Party held at Gary’s Loft in Manhattan on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and Luxury Experience was on hand to celebrate and raise a glass (or two) to toast the holidays and to Asti Spumante, Italy’s first sparkling wine, and to Moscato d’Asti DOCG. Created in the Piedmont region, Asti Spumante DOCG as well as Moscato d’Asti DOCG celebrate Italian style, tradition, and winemaking technique. Flavorful sparkling and …

Big, bold, and sensational, San Felice La Pieve Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2021, part of San Felice’s Vitiarium collection is a delectable standout in their collection. A full-bodied wine from Tuscany, Italy with heady aromatics on the nose and luscious and juicy blackcurrants, violets, and tobacco on the palate, offers a balance of tannins, structure, and acidity, making it a darling to pair with a variety of food including game, roast meat, and cheese. Salud and mangia bene! The …