Terlato Wines and Riedel Glassware are two family owned companies synonymous with the world of wine. Tony Terlato is known around the world as the “Father of Pinot Grigio,” as he first introduced the varietal to U.S. consumers in 1979. Continually making strides and breaking boundaries, Terlato Wines has created the First Pinot Grigio to […]
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Happy World Champagne Day! My Five Favorite Champagnes of the Moment
Happy World Champagne Day! Grab your flutes or your coupes and let’s pop open France’s most widely celebrated sparkling wine, which is truly in a class of its own. Champagne is a drink that has been favored by the English royalty, entertainers, and wine enthusiasts alike. It’s also a staple at celebrations of any kind. […]
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 […]
Naturae: A New Line by Gerard Bertrand Wines
A new line of Gérard Bertrand Wines is set to launch in early 2020. Bertrand is bringing his philosophy of respecting the terroir and environment to the general market with high quality affordable wines. The new line called Naturae, and is produced from top quality organic grapes without the use of added sulfites. “Everything starts […]
WSET Global Week of Wine Education: Food and Wine Pairing Masterclass at the Arlo Soho, NYC
On Monday September 9th, I attended the Sommelier’s Food and Wine Pairing Masterclass hosted by WSET global as a part of their Week of Wine Education. What’s that all about anyways? From September 9-15th WSET Global enacted the Week of Wine Education. The purpose of this week long series of events is to engage with […]
Argillae Primo d’Anfora 2016
Ive said it before and I’ll say it again: New York City is probably one of the best, if not THE best wine city in the world. I’m so fortunate to be a part of this urban wine Mecca. One major perk of being NYC based is the assortment of opportunities for wine related experiences. […]