Wine Cellar

Looking for something different for a red wine this summer for backyard barbecues? Chinon A.O.C. Cabernet Franc, Vallée de la Loire, France, Lot 226, 90+ Cellars Reserve Series, 2022 is made from 100% Cabernet Franc, has a heady aromatic nose of berries and roses, which follows through on the palate with a slight peppery finish. This wine loves a slight chill, has a lower alcohol level of 12.5% alcohol, and is delicious on its own or paired with food. Santé …

Lloyd by Robert Lloyd 2023 Chardonnay Carneros is a big, bold, gorgeous wine from California that has a rich complexity of enticing aromas on the nose and flavors on the palate that lend itself to pairing with a diverse selection of food. A delectable combination of tropical fruits – pineapple and carambola, apple and pear, and lemon notes on the long and lush finish made food pairing a dream. We paired the wine with our recipe for Luxury Experience – …

Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño 2024, Rias Baixas, Spain from Bodegas Granbazán is a gorgeous white wine from the Val do Sainés in Spain. With its rich brightness and essence of green apple, ripe white peaches, and honeydew on the palate, this is a perfect Summer wine. We paired it with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Crab, Fennel, and Green Apple, and Honeydew Salad, and the combination of flavors was fabulous. If you love white wine and are looking for …

If you like Chardonnay, you are going to love San Felice In Avane, Chardonnay, 2023, from Toscana, Italy. This minerally rich white wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes with complex floral, honeysuckle, citrus, and grapefruit notes on the nose and on the palate. This is a Chardonnay for those that prefer non-oaky Chardonnay, and with only 12.5 perfect alcohol, and a retail price of $29 bottle, San Felice In Avane, Chardonnay, 2023 is a perfect Summertime wine. Cheers! While …

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 …