Monthly Archives: May 2008
Tenuta Di Blasig- Auguri 1788-2008
Vino, Donne e Canto “Se uno non ama il vino, la donna ed il canto, pazzo rimane per l’intera vita” Martin Luther Tenuta di Blasig celebrated 220 years of activity today with an impressive fete with soloists from the Vienna … Continue reading
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Bottarga di Muggine or Bottarga di Tonno – A Tough Choice
My first encounter with Bottarga was on the Island of Favignana, one of the Egadi islands, off the Sicilian Coast. It was 1994 and I wasn’t a very adventurous eater. Additionally, all over the island they had posters of the … Continue reading
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Adventures in Wine-Making: A Super Teaneck
It’s my first vintage. I’m calling it a Super-Teaneck. Teaneck is where my parent’s porch and my cellar are located. It’s a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. IMy best guess and I confess it is a real approximation is … Continue reading
Fiore – Neighborhood Gem
Fiore (Flower) is the name of Chef Roberto Aita’s restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I was just introduced to Roberto by a good friend, the architect and writer Matteo Pericoli, www.matteopericoli.com. Fiore has been open since January and Matteo and Holly’s … Continue reading
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Elena Walch
Elena Walch is a very interesting wine maker. Born into a German-speaking family, Elena was raised in Milan but went to German schools. Trained as an architect, she eventually left her first career and embarked on her second when she … Continue reading
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