Thursday, February 16, 2017

European Wines

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We recently moved to Switzerland so I look forward to trying lots of wines from Europe that never make it to the States.  I will update you ...
Friday, April 15, 2016

Wine Riot NYC 2013

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Last week I attended the Wine Riot at the 69th Armory in NYC.  I have been to my share of tastings but this one was a little different.  In ...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Chateau Beau Sejour Becot Bordeaux 2007

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Last summer, our family enjoyed a vacation around France.  After a few days in Paris, we headed to Bordeaux to drink some wine. We stayed at...
Monday, October 22, 2012

Today's Bordeaux 100

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A few weeks ago, I was invited by Sona Rai to the Today's Bordeaux 100 wine tasting sponsored by the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB).  The...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Brian Arden Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

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Here is another outstanding Cabernet from my new favorite CA winery - Brian Arden.  I have posted three other wines by Brian Arden and they ...
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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Brian Arden Cabernet Franc 2008

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Could the Cabernet Franc live up to the Brian Arden Zinfandel or the Syrah that were previously posted?  Unfortunately no.  Then again, that...
Thursday, January 26, 2012

NEW YORK WINE EXPO 2012

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Treat yourself to a first class trip around the world of wine at the 5th Annual New York Wine Expo, March 2nd - 4th. The Grand Tasting offer...
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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Brian Arden Syrah 2008

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After tasting the Brian Arden Zin (previous post), I couldn't wait to pop the cork on the Syrah.  Syrah was originally from the Rhone re...
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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Brian Arden Zinfandel 2009

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This is a name you all need to remember as it is a relatively new winemaker from Calistoga that you will be hearing rave reviews about in th...
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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Zero Degrees of Riesling 2010

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The first Finger Lakes Riesling that we tasted was the Zero Degrees Riesling produced by Three Brothers Wineries and Estates from Geneva, NY...
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Finger Lakes Wine Country Rieslings

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The mayor of Geneva, NY has declared September 22, 2011 as "Riesling Day".  Over the next few weeks, I will be posting six Rieslin...
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Friday, July 29, 2011

Kings Ridge Pinot Noir 2009

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Tonight, I stopped into Bruce Park Liquors and asked for a suggestion.  Both employees said one of their favorite wines in the entire store ...
Saturday, July 2, 2011

Tilia Torrontes 2009

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With summer upon us, the Tilia Torrontes is a nice wine to savor on a hot day.  The Torrontes grape has really gained attention in Argentina...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Apaltagua Reserva Carmenere 2008

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The Carmenere is a varietal that is still unfamiliar to many wine drinkers, but it is catching on quickly.  I, like many of you, had not tas...
Saturday, June 25, 2011

Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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One of my wife's friends introduced us to the Yealands Sauvignon Blanc.  Yealands was started in 2002 by Peter Yealands who, in such a s...
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Koyle Wines

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My friend Cristobal Undurraga was in town last week and introduced several new wines from Koyle and one from Terrapura.  This is the 4th mee...
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Llai Llai Pinot Noir 2009

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Now there is an interesting name.  However, llai llai in the local mapuche language means wind.  And this wine comes from a windy and rainy ...
Monday, May 16, 2011

Paul Dolan Zinfandel 2007

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The Paul Dolan 2007 Zinfandel is a medium-bodied wine that is a blend of zinfandel grapes from Mendocino County (79%) and Amador County (21%...
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Viticcio Toscana Bere 2007

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This wine caught my attention because it is from Greve In Chianti, which is a nearby town of our favorite Radda.  Greve in Chianti is the ...
Friday, April 29, 2011

Hall Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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Many people head to New Zealand, South Africa or Chile for Sauvignon Blanc but I am here to tell you that there are great Sauvignon Blancs i...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Emilio Moro Finca Resalso 2008

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Over the past few weeks, I have been on a Spanish wine hunt.  I have even gone back to some of my favorites, including the Tinto Figuero 15 ...
Saturday, April 16, 2011

Tomaiolo Pinot Grigio 2010

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Tonight my wife made mussels with a saffron aioli sauce.  An Italian Pinot Grigio by Tomaiolo was chosen for this dish.  Unfortunately, for ...
Monday, April 11, 2011

50% OFF Arger-Martucci Wines

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Arger-Martucci is having a blowout 50% sale until Friday, April 15 .  Great wines from a family owned and operated winery located in Napa, C...
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Heron Hill Winery

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Although a neighboring state, we rarely see wines from the Finger Lakes region of New York here in southern Connecticut.  One fellow blogger...
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Dievole Chianti Classico "Novecento" Riserva DOCG 2004

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A few years ago while on vacation, we were introduced to the Dievole wines.  The Plenum Quartus by Dievole (blog review posted 5/20/09)  is ...
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Gustave Lorentz

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Last week I had the pleasure of having dinner with Pascal Schiele from the Gustave Lorentz winery in France.    Let me begin with a little b...
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Koyle & Terrapura

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Last week, Cristobal Undurraga was back in the States and invited me to dinner at Churrascaria Braza in Hartford, CT.   I met Cristobal las...
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