Italian Wines and Food

• September 2016

  Yet another example of how Italian wines--even Baroli--can provide relatively great value. Anyone care to guess what a similar lineup of 1961 Bordeaux would be going for?If I were anywhere near NYC on Nov. 1, I'd be at that dinner... Barolo + Barbaresco 19641964 is considered one of a few really great Piemonte vintages – an “Annata Eccezionale” ... Read More

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• August 2016

  "Al, real Mexicans don't put cheese on their tacos. That's a Gringo move!"No necesariamente la verdad. Can take you to many places south of the border that throw cheese into 'tacos', or hand corn tortilla wraps. They don't put cheddar cheese on, don't usually deep fry fish for fish tacos, might only be able to find one or two places (out of a mi... Read More

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• August 2016

  Just served a very late lunch (started eating at 3:30) on a Friday afternoon over here. I and two others at my place. Food was fresh-cooked capellini dumped while still warm into 3 bowls in which olive-oil, a little basil, a chopped fresh tomato, half a stalk of diced wakegi (like scallions but softer and more delicate), salt and fresh-cracked p... Read More

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• August 2016

  White wines are a summer classic, but it has been a long summer. There is a good chance that you are surfeit with white wine by now. Ultra-hip rosé and orange wines aren’t your only options. Be a true trendsetter and cozy up with a late summer red. Summer calls for diaphanous red wine grapes that allow fresh fruits to shine without the deep, dar... Read More

  From the article Superior Red Wines for Summertime

  
  

• August 2016

  August is here -- along with warm, steamy weather for most of the country. For some that means switching over to chilled cocktails or beer. What it should really mean for wine drinkers is carefully selecting wines that are well made, delicious, value driven and refreshing. The last thing anyone wants to sip in hot weather is a big, bloated and p... Read More

  From the article Value Wines for Summer

  
  

• July 2016

  Unlimited Pours of 7 Wines with DinnerRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prix-fixe-dinner-with-wine-pairing-at-capital-grille-wall-street-tickets-26760183429Wine Lovers of NYC is excited to offer a great wine and food pairing at the Capital Grille Wall Street on August 9. For $90 (tax and gratuity included) you will have a prix-fixe meal (... Read More

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• July 2016

  It would have been nice to have a few more folks, since we like to get together with as many of you as we can.  We certainly had enough wine, thanks to JD. I'd say, yes, it's infanticide to drink 04 and 06 Barolo, but I think it drinks well younger, better than it used to, because some of what made it tough was faults in wine making.  Long macer... Read More

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• July 2016

  We went to the Hollywood Bowl, last night.  It was,pretty much, a last minute decision, and we did not have the time or wherewithal to create our own picnic.  So, we made a Trader Joe's run to pick up things that would make a picnic--olives, cheeses, salmon spread, salame, some very nice roast beef, a "Rustic Italian" salad, potato salad, chocol... Read More

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• July 2016

  Foxall and I are getting together for a Burgundy and Barolo dinner in Oakland this Saturday. We may have a seat or two available for anyone willing to make some spur of the moment travel plans. Read More

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• July 2016

  Wine myths are often unspoken but incredibly pervasive. Their looming presence may prevent wine novices from feeling confident about how they drink. Most would agree that wine experiences are best enjoyed with friends, but myths can hinder otherwise joyous wine drinking occasions. “Sparkling wine MUST be enjoyed in a flute glass, or else!” “Wine... Read More

  From the article Wine Myths: Debunked

  
  

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