The Chateau De Breze lies just outside the town of Saumur and holds quite the historical significance. Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage site, but the wines were also so highly regarded in…
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Wine Wednesdays – 2016 Domaines Barons de Rothschild “Légende” Bordeaux Blanc
I had the most perfect summer evening last weekend, a communal feast on a farm in the middle of the Rockaways (how’s that for juxtaposition?!). Edgemere Farm is a half acre urban farm in Far…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Clos Signadore “A Mandria di Signadore” Patrimonio
Last night I attended an island wine tasting at one of my favorite wine stores here in the city, Verve. The lovely wine director of Blue Hill led us through 5 wines from the islands…
Wine Wednesdays – 2016 Clos Canarelli Rose
Pizza and wine, is there anything better for a Sunday night at home? Well, cheese and wine also rank pretty highly in my book, and pasta and wine, and, well, pretty much wine and carbs…
Wine Wednesdays – 2008 Le Vallon de Barde-Haut
This 100% Merlot from St. Emilion in Bordeaux was the other star of our Easter dinner last month. A quick reminder on Bordeaux wines: the region is comprised of the “right” and “left” banks…
Wine Wednesdays – 2013 Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre Rouge
I’m sure I’m not the only one who regularly associates Sancerre with white wine (Sauvignon Blanc specifically) but I recently had my world expanded when I tried this Sancerre Rouge from Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy! Made…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Domaine Bergeret Christian Et Fille Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge
I can’t keep up with this weather, today it’s 60 degrees and last weekend might have been the coldest I’ve ever been in my 8 years in NYC! On Friday night I had ambitions to…
Wine Wednesdays – Riddling Widow NYC
My affinity for Champagne continues! I recently checked out Riddling Widow, an underground Champagne parlor in Greenwich Village. I emailed in advance for a reservation per their website, but not sure that’s entirely necessary as…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Wind Gap “Soif”
I’m late to the game but I just discovered the Tavern at Gramercy Tavern. It’s the perfect spot for a casual lunch at the bar or after-work drinks. I first visited the restaurant when I…
Wine Wednesday – Mid-90’s Christmas
Another win from the bargain bin at Benchmark Wines, we served this 1995 Bordeaux Blend from Chateau Guiraud Cheval Blanc with Christmas dinner and it was delicious! Not to be confused with this Cheval Blanc,…