Wine Cellar

Visiting Hopkins Vineyard located in Warren, Connecticut is a true New England experience with an interesting history as the Hopkins Family are descendants of Stephen Hopkins, who was a passenger on the Mayflower. In 1787, Elijah Hopkins purchased the Hopkins Farm after returning from the Revolutionary War, and the farm has remained in the Hopkins Family since the time of its purchase. In 1956 William L. Hopkins took over the running of the Dairy Farm. In 1979, William and his …

The 19th annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE 2025) hosted by Royal Wine Corp. was at The Park Hotel at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey where guests had the opportunity to experience Kosher wines and spirits from around the world, complemented by excellent food.  As always, it was a well-attended, and very tasty event! Cheers! On Monday, February 10, 2025, we drove to East Rutherford, New Jersey to attend Kosher Wine & Food Experience (KWFE) hosted by …

Looking for a crisp, dry, white wine with lots of character? Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fumé Le Troncsec 2023 from the Loire Valley in France is a gold-medal recipient from Concours des Ligers and may become your new favorite wine. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the limestone rich terroir, this wine offers a heady, aromatic nose of citrus, white peaches, with nice minerality. It is delicious to enjoy on its own, as well as paired with food. We paired …

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is a renowned Tuscan winery noted for its exceptional Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. For their Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2014, DOCG vintage, they wanted to do something different to celebrate this luscious wine and worked with Brooklyn-based artist Amrita Marino to create a series of ten attractive, playful, colorful, and contemporary labels for the bottles. The artwork aptly captures the spirit of Avignonesi. Saluti! Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2014, DOCG, Italy Information  Grapes: 100% Sangiovese Grapes …

Avignonesi Desiderio Toscana Merlot 2020, Italy is the spectacular taste of the Tuscan countryside. Powerful, aromatic jammy notes of plum, with rhubarb, black tea, and violet on the nose that follow through on the palate with silky tannins and a spicy black pepper finish. James Suckling awarded this wine 93 points, and we think it is pretty special as well. We paired this delectable certified organic wine with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Dijon Mustard Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin …

The Lorgeril Wine Tasting Luncheon hosted by Miren de Lorgeril at Upland restaurant in New York City, provided the perfect introduction to the famed winery in the Languedoc region of France that has been producing high-quality wines since 1620. Family-owned and independent, these lovely wines express the best of the region. Tasting their delicious wines is like tasting 400 years of family history. Six wines, paired with elegantly prepared food by the Upland chef, provided the perfect balance of wine …

If you love red wine and want to try something different, you might like to try Lovatelli Monferrato DOC Nebbiolo 2022 from Italy and imported and distributed in the United States by Royal Wine Corp. The Nebbiolo grape varietal hails from the Piemonte (Piedmont) region of Italy and has rich fruit and floral notes on the nose that follow through on the palate with enough tannins to give it structure. We found it to be delicious and paired it with …

Drinking Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fumé Le Troncsec 2022 from France is like sipping wine tradition and history, as Domaines Jospeh Mellot has been producing high quality wines for over 500 years! Founded in 1513, the marque continues its tradition of excellence with Catherine Corbeau-Mellot at the helm. We found this white wine from the Loire Valley to be delicious sipped on its own or paired with a variety of food. We paired it with our recipe, Luxury Experience – Coquilles St. …

Rosé wines are the gorgeous wines of summer, and Herzog Lineage Rosé 2022 from Clarksburg, California celebrates the season with its tradition of excellence and impeccable taste. We paired it baked chicken and an arugula, gorgonzola, sliced almond, and strawberry salad, which complemented the elegant notes of strawberries in the wine. We also created a refreshing wine-based cocktail with watermelon to complement the melon notes of the wine. Enjoyed on its own, paired with food, or enjoyed as a wine …

Summer grilling deserves a great red wine, and Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 from Siena, Italy is a full-bodied wine with layers of bold rich flavors that will complement grilled meat and garner compliments for the chef. We loved how well it paired with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Grilled Beef and Onion Kebabs served over couscous with sauteed vegetables and accompanied by grilled asparagus and fresh tomatoes. Saluti! Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 is …