Category Archives: France
The Sweet Spot: Sunday With La Coume Du Roy AOC Maury
Sundays are always a mixed bag for me. Like many people I like the weekend and am always sad to see it end. To cure my malaise, this week I decided to sweeten the last hours of Sunday as I … Continue reading
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We’ll Always Have Paris
Sometimes your first love is never really too far from your heart, especially when you see them again in all their glory. I will always love Paris…
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Wine Wednesday: Older Bordeaux Wines
Today is Wine Wednesday and I’m finally thinking about and desire to write about wine rather than the Italian crises. I got an email from Snooth this morning which mentioned a new website for Bordeaux. A friend from Bordeaux was … Continue reading
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2nd Annual National Champagne Day & A Great Tasting At Terroir TriBeCa
Today is National Champagne Day I was told by a retailer’s email in my inbox. For me, every day could be national champagne day. I love sparkling wine, adore Champagne and have a passion for bubbly that transcends all else. … Continue reading
Wine of the Week: Taittinger Champagne
As some of you know, I was a francophile before losing my heart to Italy lo those many years ago. I was a French major in college and lived in France during my junior year. My father is obsessed with … Continue reading
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Sommelier Series: Ryan Mills-Knapp From Tribeca Grill At Maslow ^
I had the pleasure of attending a seminar on Thursday at Maslow 6 in Tribeca. The wine shop where I have worked a bit over the past year is one of my favorites in the City and not because it … Continue reading
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Wine Trends: Vinexpo/IWSR Global Study Sees Positive Growth For Wine & Spirits Industry
I have been trying to reposition my blog a bit with different posts on a weekly basis. One of the new areas that I will cover is trends in the industry using economic data. I was lucky enough to attend … Continue reading
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Happy Halloween – Best Costume Goes to….
I never get dressed up for Halloween. Every since I was a little kid, I think I have always dressed up as a cat or nothing at all. Yesterday, I was dressed as a depressed New York democrat. You can … Continue reading
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Women in Wine: Clotilde Davenne’s Saint Bris – Sauvignon Blanc From Burgundy
I’ll admit it. I’m not a huge Sauvignon Blanc fan. There, I said it. I don’t find myself seeking them out be they old or new world wines but earlier this evening at Terroir Tribeca, I saw something that intrigued … Continue reading
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