Monthly Archives: February 2009

Sangiovese or bust? Maybe not…

At the Italian Wine and Food Institute tasting last week, few journalists asked questions of note except for our beloved Ed McCarthy. Ed was quite insistent that “super-tuscans” are yesterday’s news. Super-tuscans are generally a blend of Sangiovese and either … Continue reading

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Chile Day 3: My First Glacier, A Memorable Event

I often say to people who have never been to Italy that I envy them. The glory of seeing Florence for the first time while standing on a bridge overlooking the Arno, or that first climb to the top of … Continue reading

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A Brief Chat With Zonin’s Franco Giacosa

I was lucky enough to have the occasion to chat with Zonin’s chief enologist Franco Giacosa during the Gala Italia event last week held by the Italian Food and Wine Institute. Giacosa has been with Zonin for 11 years. Prior … Continue reading

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Sicily’s Nero D’Avola Shows Its Different Faces

Lucio Caputo of the Italian Wine and Food Institute held the 24th annual edition of Gala Italia last week. The morning seminar showcased 26 producers. The tasting was divided into three sections, From Sicily With Love: Nero D’Avola, Chianti, SuperTuscan … Continue reading

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Italian Wine Seminar, Frick Gallery and Lorenzo in New York

Yesterday was one of those magical days when the stars are aligned and everything seems just right in the world. The morning was taken up with the very lovely tasting seminar run by Lucio Caputo of the Italian Institute of … Continue reading

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Women in Wine: Satsko’s Sake Bar On Eldridge Street: Small Gem on Lower East Side

I am writing a piece on Sake Bars in Manhattan for a magazine I work with and have been finding them hidden away in the most diverse neighborhoods. Yesterday and the day before truth to tell, I wandered into Satsko. … Continue reading

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New York Stores Post Concern For Dec 16 Paterson Proposal

As most of us know, wine stores and wholesalers have joined together to protest Governor Paterson’s proposal, first outlined on December 16, to allow the sale of wine in grocery stores throughout New York State. Dr.Vino wrote a long post … Continue reading

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Chile Day 1 & 2: Patagonia, Casillero del Diablo and Me

It’s hard to believe but I have been back from Chile for one whole month. Chile was such a transformative experience that I think I have been jealously guarding my thoughts and photos but have finally decided to share. I … Continue reading

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Howard Zinn’s Documentary: The People Speak

Once in a while, I like to write about things that are important to me other than wine. I had the privilege of seeing a documentary at the MOMA yesterday that really resonated with me. It is based on Howard … Continue reading

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Upcoming Italian Wine Events, Friend Receipe Tuesday

I’m looking forward to two upcoming Italian wine events: Luca Maroni is coming to town with SensofWine organized by Altacucina Society on February 20 at Cipriani. There is a trade tasting and a tasting for the larger public. The Italian … Continue reading

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