I’ve discovered a new favorite wine bar in NYC, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels. We first went last Saturday and had the best time. With one whiff, Jared guessed the mystery white wine and we won…
Posts tagged Red Blends
Wine Wednesdays – Jean-Francois Ganevat “Le Jaja du Ben”
Amidst a recent trip through the wine regions of Austria and Hungary (I promise a post coming soon!) we went rogue and ordered this Vin de France from Jura producer Jean-Francois Ganevat. The name of…
Wine Wednesdays – What I’m drinking for Thanksgiving
It’s the best time of year!!! My turkey-day pre-game was strong this year, we hosted 14 people in our apartment for a Friendsgiving feast. Jared and I handled the turkey, gravy, and cranberry, while our…
Wine Wednesdays – 2009 Ardèvol Coma d’en Romeu Priorat
One of the highlight meals of the past month was at Delmonico’s in downtown NYC. The restaurant was founded in 1837 and was the first fine dining restaurant in the country. Quite a bit of…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Wind Gap “Soif”
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…
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 – 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…
Wine Wednesdays – Châteauneuf du Pape and Les Caves St. Charles
I’m back, sorry for the absence, lots going on around here. But I still have so much to catch you up on! First, a preview to our Euro-travels. We spent our first day in France…
Wine Wednesdays – 2013 Orin Swift Machete + Pear Tarte Tatin
Last month we gathered the “friendsgiving” group for one last girls’ dinner chez moi before Sarah moved west to that other coast. For a spin on spring friendsgiving, I made this roasted turkey breast which…
3rd Annual Friendsgiving
Last weekend I hosted the 3rd annual Friendsgiving. Everyone brought their A-game and we pulled together what we all exclaimed was our best meal yet! Why does Thanksgiving only come once a year?? I’m seriously…