Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, the warmer weather and sunshine has been a reminder that summer is here. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to wanting to goto beach parties or bar hop until 2am. Although it doesn’t seem like summer will go as planned, the following carefully selected list of […]
Category: Napa Valley
Michelle Faustini: From High Tech to High End Wine
It’s not very often that I’m able to say there’s a Napa Valley wine label founder in my nearby vicinity of New Jersey. Yesterday, Michelle Faustini and I had lunch at The Butcher’s Block, presently a BYOB restaurant in Long Branch, NJ. She brought along with her a selection of the wines she produces which […]
Visit to Napa Valley and San Francisco
I finally traveled to somewhere else other than Florida for a change. It’s good to step out of your comfort zone, right!? I went with my mother and we experienced the cliché San Fransisco Tourist spots (Müir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Warf, etc) and of course, Napa Valley. The trip took place in […]
Art, Cab Franc, and George
One of the things I love about living near NYC is how it’s such a hub for the wine industry. We have visiting wine makers, wine families, and top tier professionals come into town all the time! Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Executive Winemaker and Consultant George Bursick of Maxville Wines. We […]
Why You Should Try Merlot Again. Kool
Happy International Merlot Day!! Today we celebrate Merlot all over the world. Fun facts: Merlot is second-most planted grape in the entire world and the most planted variety in Bordeaux (surprised?). In the United States for whatever the reason Merlot has a bad rap. I’m sure we can all thank the movie Sideways for the […]