Like many people, I have been quite freaked out all week about possible attacks on our soil and of course saddened by those around the global. As an antidote to my fear, I have consumed copious amounts of food and wine and played with my small son as much as possible. Thursday, Il Beaujolais est... Continue Reading →
Women In Wine: Burgundy Loses A Light: Anne-Claude Leflaive Dies
The wine world lost a light this week, Anne-Claude Leflaive, of Domaine Leflaive passed away in Burgundy on April 6. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but from all accounts she was approachable and environmentally committed when it was neither chic nor trendy to be so. Here is a link to a wonderful... Continue Reading →
Wine of the Week: Cremant de Limoux from Domaine Collin
My wine of the week this time around is a Cremant de Limoux, another sparkler that I think is worthy of note. I tried this brut version at a restaurant in Philadelphia, Petruce, a great place for an eclectic meal and funky wines The wine hails from the Domaine du Collin. Cremant de Limoux can... Continue Reading →
Wine of the Week: Edelzwicker from Mittnacht-klack (Vin d’Alsace)
This week's wine of the week is Edelzwicker from the Domaine of Mittnacht-klack in Alsace. This $15 bottle of wine is a perfect blend of grapes that was a very pleasurable aperitif before going to see the Rigoletto a few weeks ago. The wine can be found here. I had it as an aperitif before... Continue Reading →
Wine of the Week: Muscadet Sèvre & Maine sur Lie from Chateau de l’Aulnaye
Two Italians come to town and the issue is always what and where are we eating. It's no fun to take them only to Italian places so if they are close friends I take them to certain places that I particularly like and think they will enjoy. Once such place is Ed's Lobster Bar. I... Continue Reading →
Buon Ferragosto and Bon Anniversaire to Julia Child
Today is Ferragosto or the holiday that celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. That said, mostly it's a day when every Italian save the very unlucky few, is on holiday. The entire country is basically away this week and I for one applaud such dedication to relaxation for the mind, food & wine for... 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 France and when I was a child, France was considered the bastion of civility for... Continue Reading →
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 today's meeting held by Vinexpo in New York where it presented its' 14th IWSR global... Continue Reading →
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 me, a Sauvignon from the Saint Bris area in Burgundy. I knew that this is... Continue Reading →
Dijon Week In New York In Early March
I sometimes write about France on this blog because as I have oft repeated, it was my first love. In fact, I was a French major in college and lived in a beautiful city called Dijon for about six months some time ago. Dijon has always remained in my heart as it was part of... Continue Reading →
