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• A New York State of Mind

  

  I love New York Wines! I am not saying that because I’m a New Yorker, I’m saying that because I have seen how the industry as a whole has improved the last 20... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Down Under with Kathrin Jankowiec Winemaker at Villa Maria Wines

  

  Villa Maria wines is a wine brand that stands out to me as representing New Zealand wines. I remember the first time I tasted their portfolio at a wine tasting... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Winephabet Street T is for Tannat

  

  Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 1 Episode 20 T is for Tannat. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and I work our way... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Blown Away By Michigan Wines

  

  I knew they grew grapes in Michigan and I knew there was wine, but I didn’t know it was that good! Many years ago when I had my travel business I had a table... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Jed Steel on Steele Wines

  

  Steele Wines is located in Lake County California an area I don’t know to much about. Last month I participated in a discussion online with Jed Steele and got m... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Interview with Andre Shearer CEO Cape Classics and Wine Enthusiast's Wine Star...

  A few weeks ago I had the honor to interview Andre Shearer owner of Cape Classics just after he accepted the 2018 Wine Star Award for “Importer of the Year” fro... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Winephabet Street S is for Sangiovese

  

  Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 1 Episode 19 S is for Sangiovese. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and I work our... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• World of Cabernet Franc

  

  My aha moment with Cabernet Franc happened very early when I really didn’t know much about the grape. It was straight up, not blended and with a great black... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Traveling the San Diego Wine Trail

  

  I visited San Diego a while ago when my kids were young and it never occurred to me that there were wineries in San Diego. Our trip that year included Lego Land... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• An Afternoon with Matt Spaccarelli at Benmarl Winery & Fjord Vineyards

  

  Back in October I spent the afternoon with Matt Spaccarelli and his partner Casey Erdmann along with their two beautiful children Maggie and Leon. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Winephabet Street Episode 18 - R is for Roussanne

  

  Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 1 Episode 18 R is for Roussanne. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and I work our way... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Elevate Your Game Day Experience with the New York Jets

  

  Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a nice holiday.I’m still catching up on last year and need to tell you about my New York Jets experience. Football? You may... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Winephabet Street Episode 17 Q is for Quarts De Chaume

  

  Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 1 Episode 17 Q is for Quarts de Chaume. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and I work... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Celebrating Sisters with Sisters Wine

  

  Tis the season for celebration and being with friends and family. To celebrate each other, our relationships and look to a new year.Sisters come in all forms. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Why You Need to Drink Garancha from Cariñena

  

  Garancha also called Grenacha is the oldest and most widely planted red grape variety in the world. We know it as a wine from Spain, but it’s also grown in... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2018 Holiday Gift Suggestions

  

  It’s that time of year when we are all looking for the perfect or different gift for a friend, love one, Elfster or Secret Santa. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Introduction to Golden Bordeaux Wines

  

  My first taste of Golden Bordeaux was with Sauternes two years ago when I walked into a Bordeaux tasting in New York City. Everyone was gathered at the many... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Don't Overlook Wines from the Abruzzo Region

  

  Often times when I go into the wine shop to grab a bottle I will head towards what I know. If I’m cooking Italian I will look for Sangiovese. I was never quite... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Winephabet Street P is for Picpoul De Pinet

  

  Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 1 Episode 16 P is for Picpoul de Pinet. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and myself... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 3 Red Wines to Pair with Your Thanksgiving

  

  When I think of Thanksgiving wine I usually think of white or Pinot Noir, but recently I’ve begun to think outside of the box. I’m getting bored with the... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK