My family friends live in New Jersey and offer a wonderful respite from city life. My “country home” as I like to call it; comfy and cozy and every visit is capped off with a…
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Wine Wednesdays – Walt 2013 La Brisa Chardonnay
My brother hosted a BBQ to share the spoils of his recent hunting adventure. He cooked up quite the feast including venison and quail as well as store-bought skirt steak for those less-adventurous. I made…
Wine Wednesdays – Tasting on the Northfork
Harvest is in full swing, and while I might not be able to experience it all at home in Napa, there’s a world of wine at my doorstep on the Northfork. It’s the perfect time…
Antique Hunting at Brimfield – My Tips and Tricks!
We woke up with the sun to make the drive from Marblehead to Brimfield. Mom and I have hit many antique fairs in our days, but it was so fun to go with a specific…
Wine Wednesdays – 1986 Chateau Mazeris
I was treated to another birth-year wine (let’s face it, it’s pretty much expired next year once it hits 30 right?!). This time, a right bank Bordeaux from the Canon Fronsac appellation. We opened it…
Wine Wednesdays – Domaine Tempier 2014 Bandol Rosé
One more rosé, because temps are in the high 80s here in NYC and I’m really not ready to let go of summer. I may have saved the best for last, Domaine Tempier is often…
Wine Wednesdays – Red Hook Winery Visit
You might not think that we New Yorkers are lucky enough to have a winery in our own backyard, but thanks to the folks at Red Hook Winery, we certainly do! Located in Red Hook,…
Three Days In Barcelona
At the tail end of our France trip, we hopped on a train and jetted across the border to Spain. We spent three days exploring Barcelona (let’s be real, eating and drinking through Barcelona). We…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Casal Ventozela Vinho Verde Rosé
I know I’ve been a bit heavy handed on the rosé this summer, but it’s just SO drinkable. And it feels festive, like bubbles, festive in a “I feel fancy but not really celebrating anything”…
Wine Wednesdays – Lobster and the Wines that Love It!
For those that have been reading a while, you are well aware of my love for lobster. I recently took a class at Backlabel Wines on all things lobster and the perfect wine pairings. We…