New world vs. old world, colors, style, logo, font….all things that factor into a wine’s label. So many of us choose a wine based on an emotional response to a label, but recently I learned a few tricks to help understand what exactly it is you’re choosing. When it comes to French whites from Burgundy, there are a few key tips to remember. There…
Wine Wednesdays – Winter Walk-around at NYV
I recently attended a great event at one of my favorite wine shops in the city. New York Vintners hosts a quarterly walk-around event where they open 15 bottles of what they’re loving at that moment. This time around it was 4 sparkling wines, 4 whites, and 7 reds with a bonus rose tasting. It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. It…
Winter Escape – Punta Cana
Last month my college girlfriends and I met in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for a weekend of fun in the sun. After the winter we’ve had in NYC, I can assure you that I will be planning at least one warm-weather getaway in Jan/Feb, it’s a necessity! Vitamin-D deficiency and seasonal affective disorder are NO JOKE! I had the first flight out…
Wine Wednesdays – 2011 Bret Brothers Chardonnay
I’m in the midst of planning a trip to Burgundy, France in May, so to add to my inspiration, I tried a Chardonnay from Burgundy while out on Friday night. We were at Anfora in the West Village, I’d never been before but I would highly recommend it, super cute place with great wine and small plates. If you’re looking for more of a…
Wine Wednesdays – Weekend Getaway in Healdsburg
A few weeks ago I posted about the Ramey Chardonnay we enjoyed on our girls trip to Healdsburg. To follow that up I thought I’d share more about our getaway weekend. I wasn’t that familiar with the Healdsburg area, considering it’s only a hop/skip/jump over the hill from home, but in 45 minutes we were transported to an entirely new wine country with so many…
Wine Wednesdays – Alpha Omega 2011 Chardonnay
One of my favorite places to taste at home is Alpha Omega, located just north of Rutherford right off Highway 29. The winery is absolutely gorgeous, and a perfect place to spend an afternoon basking in the sun, something we were lucky enough to do during the 70+ degree temps in late December. My favorite wine of the day was the 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay….
Wine Wednesdays – Josh Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Back to a red for this week; perfect to cozy up with during this never-ending cold snap. We drank this wine the day after Christmas, perfect for sipping with our snacks-turned-dinner meal of cheese, charcuterie, and various leftovers. Surprisingly delicious for such a young wine. A great balance of fruit, toasted oak, and light tannins makes for an easy drinking wine. Probably not a…
Wine Wednesdays – Ramey 2010 Chardonnay
Up this week, Ramey 2010 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Another remnant of my time at home; this wine was enjoyed at Zin restaurant in Healdsburg. Mom surprised me with a girls trip, more on that for another post. She had spent her recent birthday with her girlfriends in Healdsburg, they had dinner at Zin, and I sent them a bottle of Ramey with love from NYC….
Wine Wednesdays – 2011 Flowers Chardonnay
Happy Wednesday! We’re covered in snow in NYC, is it spring yet?? This week we’re reviewing Flowers 2011 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. I know there’s a facet of wine-drinkers out there known for believing in the mantra “ABC” (anything but Chardonnay) but as you’ve probably heard me mention, chardonnay is my mom’s favorite varietal, was once a consideration for my first name (no joke) and is…
Highlights from Home
Happy Friday! Two weeks later and I feel like I’m just settling in to being back in NY, isn’t January supposed to be a quiet and restful month?!?! At least we have a 3 day weekend, those first full weeks back have been brutal. My favorite visitor just showed up on my doorstep (hi Mom) for a family friend’s Bar Mitzvah this weekend. So we’ll…