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…
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Wine Wednesdays – Champagne and Lobster: Agrapart & Fils “Terroirs”
What are everyone’s thoughts on Valentine’s Day? Just another day? Something to be celebrated? I’ve always liked the holiday. I see it as an excuse to bake up sweet treats and a reminder to express…
Wine Wednesdays – Cioppino Night
I can’t think of anything better than a rich, hearty, seafood stew on a cold night, unless that meal is paired with two lovely red wines, now we’re talking! Family friends treated us to homemade…
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,…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Hibou Pinot Noir
They say your tastes change as you age, and I can say I’m starting to appreciate more lighter-style reds vs. the bold Cabernets I favored in my “youth”. Pinot Noir has become a go-to, it’s…
Wine Wednesdays – An evening with Rivers Marie
I threw a dinner party just before Thanksgiving kickoff and poured one of my favorite producers, Rivers Marie. We started with the 2014 B. Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast, the perfect compliment to…
Wine Wednesdays – Charles Joguet 2012 “Clos de la Dioterie” Chinon
It’s taken a turn towards true fall here in NY, with a rainy day that would not quit yesterday! I pulled out this Chinon for steak night and it was just the cozy, warming wine…
Wine Wednesdays – 2013 Viticoltori de Conciliis “Donnaluna” Aglianico
These days, my favorite Saturday nigh activity is a nice dinner out with my girlfriends. One recent Saturday with the true chill of fall in the air, we wanted something cozy. I think Sarah’s specific…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Nittnaus Heideboden Pinot Blanc
This might be my unofficial Pinot Blanc month, with 2 posts toting this sometimes sleeper varietal. It’s become a favorite, often offering a reasonable price-point on many wine lists and is typically very food friendly…
Wine Wednesdays – Ruhlmann Dirringer 2015 Pinot Blanc Reserve
One of my favorite meals in Amsterdam was our last lunch before flying out. Restaurant Breda was recommended by the bartender at the Pulitzer Hotel bar and it was a great suggestion. It was the…