Category Archives: Memorable Events
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
Filed under Italian regions, Italian wineries, italy, Memorable Events, wines
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
Filed under France, Memorable Events, Sommeliers, wines
LinkedIn IPO – Someone’s Popping Corks Today
Today is indigenous grape Thursday I know but I thought I would deviate and mention today’s IPO of LinkedIn, the popular networking site for professionals. It was up 109% from its listing price. No mean feat. I am sure they … Continue reading
Filed under Italian regions, italy, Memorable Events, New York, wines
Largest BYOB Party Ever, James Beard Awards, Kevin Zraly
Last night the James Beard Awards were held in New York City. Many of the wine and food luminaries were of course in attendance, those getting awards and those merely watching the festivities. I really like this article in The … Continue reading
Pomp & Circumstance – Sometimes It’s Appealing
I confess I was up early and spent two hours watching the Royal Nuptials. I loved it. It brought me back 30 years to that night in camp when we all got up at 4:00 AM to watch Prince Charles … Continue reading
Filed under Britain, Memorable Events, Travel, wines
Time Out For Tribeca – Off The Rez
Sometimes I’m sure it seems from reading my blog that I’m always out at a wine event or tasting/thinking/writing about wine and food. The truth is yes, wine is never very far from my thoughts but my interests are considerably … Continue reading
Filed under Friends/Family, Memorable Events, Movies, New York
