While at home last week, we spent the evening by our country club pool. Admittedly my absolute favorite time by the pool, just as the sun sets, the heat of the day starts to fade, and we’re able to pull out the wine. This time we started with a 2012 Spottswood Sauvignon Blanc. It paired especially well with our snackies, including figs 2 ways: first…
A Beautiful Night for a Little Tennis
Augusta called and asked if I wanted to join her at the U.S. Open for the men’s quarter finals on Wednesday…..bleary eyed from a sleepless night on the redeye, I didn’t hesitate! Sleep when you’re dead I say! And the Open is the quintessential NY end of summer event. It was a perfect night, not too cold, not too hot. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the…
#Montauk Livin’
Yea yea….so summer’s unofficially over, I’ll be holding out until September 21st when the calendar tells me it’s official, hopefully we’re in for a few more weeks of warm weather and weekends by the pool, Indian summer?? I spent several weekends out in Montauk this summer. Since moving to NY, I feel like I’ve gotten a pretty good handle on the other Hampton towns, but…
Wine Wednesdays
I’m fresh off the redeye from SFO, but I couldn’t wait to share one of the highlights and a new discovery from my trip home. On Saturday after a visit to the Calistoga farmer’s market, we made a stop at T Vines tasting room right off Highway 29. Founded in 1992, the winery was recently taken over and revamped, with a beautiful new tasting room,…
Movie Night on the Hudson River
One of the best features of NYC are the endless free events and activities, especially prevalent in the summer time. Last week a few friends and I took advantage of the River Flicks on Hudson River Park showing of Hunger Games. My first summer in NY I swore off outdoor movies after failed attempts at Bryant Park (too crowded) and Pier 46 (sitting on…
Wine Wednesdays
Last week I met some friends on the Hudson River for an outdoor showing of The Hunger Games (post to come). I brought a bottle of Da Da Da 2011 Lodi Chardonnay from my most recent case from nakedwines.com. The wine was light and easy to drink. It paired well with my latest obsession: tomato/basil/corn/grilled nectarine salad = summer in a bowl. There was hardly…
New Day, New Blog….and an Anniversary!
Welcome to Chardonnay ~ Moi. I decided it was time for a change around here, and as my interests grow in the wine/food/entertainment realm I figured there was no better place to gather and share my thoughts. While Perry Street and the heart of NYC will always play a large role in my life, this seems to fit for now. My parents joke that they…
Wine Wednesdays
This week, a review of my favorite wine that was a part of my nakedwines.com order. This Rachis 2012 Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and well balanced, but had the robust and creamy mouth feel of a richer Chardonnay, but in no way was it overwhelming. Added bonus, a well rounded wine without any over-powering oak that might be typical of a Chardonnay. This…
Making the Most of Summer
The perfect day….”The kind of day that can break your heart, it’s so perfect. The kind of sky you imagine when you imagine moving here.” ~Michael Hainey
Wine Wednesdays
In an effort to squeeze every last drop out of summer (August already?!?!) we threw an impromptu picnic on the west side highway. It seems the sun is setting earlier and earlier every day, but clear blue skies made for a perfect sunset. My friend Sydney brought along a Louis Latour 2010 Chardonnay. The fancy bottle and French appellation wrongly gave me high hopes (marketer’s…