For our last day in Burgundy we rented a cute little roadster and headed out to the vineyards for some proper tastings. Our first stop was the village of Puligny-Montrachet for a tasting at Olivier Leflaive. The tour began with a walk through the vineyard and a wonderful overview and general explanation of the complicated nuances of the Burgundy region as well as history of…
European Holiday Part 2 – Beaune, France
Our trip continued with a flight to Lyon and easy train ride up to Beaune in the heart of Burgundy. We checked into our adorable B&B and then walked into town. It was a breath of fresh air after the busy, crowded streets of Rome. The entire town of Beaune can be covered in 10 minutes flat, a perfect respite in the middle of our…
Wine Wednesdays – Fleuron Cuvee ‘Wichcraft
I’ll take this Wednesday to pause on the Europe travel review to let you know about a wonderful wine I tasted the other night at NY Vintners here in NY, but I hope you’re not bored of trip reviews as I still have more to share! I attended the “Bad Ass Whites” class which was so fun and interesting. I’ve written about my experience at NY…
European Holiday Part 1 – Rome Recap
We started our European adventure in Rome. My mom studied abroad there 40 years ago and I missed the first three days of my study abroad program that included a full tour of Rome due to visa issues so we were both in need of revisiting the Eternal City. We rented an apartment through AirBnB near the Campo De’ Fiori. I cannot more highly recommend…
Wine Wednesdays – Roman Passeggiata With Wine!
Our first night in Rome we scheduled a walking tour with Antiqua Tours. We met our tour guide Ettore near the Pantheon and he proceeded to take us on a 4 hour stroll through the streets of Rome. It was the perfect way to get our bearings and get a taste of the history around us, with much-needed pauses for wine tasting in between! Now…
Wine Wednesdays – Pico 2012 Chablis
I’m back! And totally in denial….I’ve continued to have croissants for breakfast, cheese for lunch and macaroons for dessert as I ease back into my NY life. Stay tuned for multiple posts to come as I relive our amazing trip. But for today, just a quick review of one of our favorite wines that we enjoyed in both Burgundy and Paris. Pico 2012 Chablis…
Wine Wednesdays – Gone Tasting
Happy Wednesday! Just wanted to drop in for a quick hello – I’m in Burgundy eating and drinking to my hearts content. Follow my adventure on Instagram @chardonnaymoi – full report when I return!
Birthday Recap
It was another successful birthday weekend celebration. My best friend Aislinn made the trip all the way from LA to celebrate and get her yearly fix of NYC. We ate, drank, and shopped our way through the city, the trifecta of a perfect weekend. Great friends, great food, great wine, all amazing things to celebrate the dawn of another year! Friday night dinner at Buvette…
Wine Wednesdays – Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne
As a special birthday treat my dad sent me a bottle of Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne. I gathered the girls prior to my birthday dinner at Jeffrey’s Grocery for some tasty apps and bubbles to get the party started! Perfect tiny bubbles! As a rule I tend to avoid sparkling wine, it usually gives me a headache and I can only drink a glass or…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Fanny Sabre Aligote
Last weekend I shared a bottle of white Burgundy at one of my favorite NY restaurants, the Spotted Pig. It was a 2012 Aligote by Fanny Sabre from the Pommard area outside of Beaune in Burgundy. We were surprised by the lightness in both color and body; my typically Sauv Blanc-drinking dinner companion was pleasantly surprised that she enjoyed a white Burgundy so much! Bright…