Articles by Eric Guido
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Pairing with Grenache
I often think of Grenache as an easy pleaser. If I’m on the way out the door to go to a party or need to pull that bottle for a friend who has asked for...
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Pairing Meritage and Bordeaux Style Wines
For many people, wine appreciation, collecting and drinking begins and ends with Bordeaux. You may not even realize it, but it is primarily two grapes that...
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Slow Wine Tasting Event in NYC
The news that Slow Food was separating from Gambero Rosso had been a question mark in the minds of many Gambero Rosso readers, until now. With the release of...
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Pairing White Rhone Wines with Food
When most people think of the Northern Rhone, they don't think of white wine. It's really no surprise that Viognier (one of the principal white grapes of the...
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2007 Brunello
When word of the Italian Wine Masters tasting hit my inbox, I was quick to hit the reply button. In the years I’ve been writing and attending tastings, I...
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Sangiovese Food and Wine Pairings
Sangiovese is easily one of my favorite wines to pair with food. It’s versatile, with many different interpretations that open up numerous opportunities...
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Pairing Syrah from Around the World
Whether it is classic reds from the Northern-Rhone, rich and powerful Aussie Shiraz or the dark and sultry Californian expression of the Rhone Rangers, Syrah...
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Masi Amarone and Risotto
I was recently on vacation with my wife. Together we sat under the stars, a small fire pit going in front of us and a glass of Amarone in hand. It was a...
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Older Vintage Wine and Cellaring
I’m often asked, “Why should I cellar wine?” Now, we’re not talking about a well-stocked shelf of bottles to pull from or a Eurocave filled with your...
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Channing Daughters Winery
Channing Daughters, located on the South Fork, provided me with one of the most unique yet enjoyable tastings during my time out on the Island. The wines are...