Category Archives: Memorable Events
Italy in New York: Alta Cucina Opens for Lunch
I have been missing Italy a lot these past few days. It’s the holiday season, Sant’Ambrogio, the beginning of le citta’ adorned with Christmas lights and of course missing my friends. What I always miss is the ease of eating … Continue reading
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
Filed under France, Memorable Events, New York, Wine of the Week, wines
Nobel Prize Winner Salute To Bruce Beutler & Jules Hoffman
As many people know, Italy is my main squeeze. Sometimes, I betray her with interest in other countries but rarely does anything move me the way Italy does. Well today was one of those moments but this too has to … Continue reading
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July 4 Festivities & The End Of The First Vintage of My Super Teaneck Wines
Almost five years ago, I made my first vintage of a Super-Teaneck. I was so excited when I made the wine, pressing my own grapes adding selected yeast, racking it, refining it in oak and storing it, hoping for a … Continue reading
Tuscany Still Has A Hold On Me Like No Other
I guess it’s actually true that your first love can never really be replaced…In this case though, I’m talking about a city and a region. Last week, I was in Florence for all of 9 hours, enough to remind me … Continue reading
Filed under Friends/Family, Italian regions, Italian wineries, italy, Memorable Events, Travel, Tuscany
Wine News: Cavalieri Del Lavoro – Francesco Arigolas
There is an Italian honor that many covet: being designated a “Cavalieri del Lavoro” for their work in their sector be it agriculture, commerce or industry. The organization was created in 1901 by Vittorio Emanuele III. When I worked at … 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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