HAPPY NEW YEARS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS #WineLovers!!

            The New Year’s celebration is coming up and everyone is looking for a nice champagne or sparkling wine to celebrate with during the countdown!

Whether you are celebrating with friends or family members, some bubbles are always needed from the beginning of the celebration. I know that everyone’s budget is different, that is why I have selected a few of my favorite champagnes and sparkling wines that I have tasted this year to give everyone a great selection all-around. So start the New Year with positive energy, enjoying many cheers and *clicks* with the loved ones that surround you!

“Come quickly, I am drinking the stars” – Dom Pierre Perignon

Here is a list of Champagnes that will delight your evening:

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                  -  Champagne Duval-Leroy 2000 Cuvee Femme

                  -  Gosset Grand Millesime Brut 2000

                  -  2002 Ayala “Perle d’Ayala” Brut

                  -  Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Brut Vintage 2004

      - 1998 Piper-Heidsieck “Cuvee Rare”

And, if you want to start 2015 with fantastic Sparkling Wines take a peek at the list below:

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                 -  Giulio Ferrari Riserva Del Fondatore Giulio Ferrari 2002

                 -  CA’ Del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Annamaria Clementi 2005

                 -  Ferrari Trento Perle 2007

                 - Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Brut Valdobbiadene 2009

CHEERS !

I Hope everyone has a fantastic time.. I know I will ;)  *clink*

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LETS CELEBRATE GRENACHE DAY!

Hey #Winelovers!
It's been a while since my last blog post, but I definitely wanted to do a little post for the upcoming Grenache day, which is on September 19th!

To celebrate the day, specially since its on a Friday (the start of the weekend), I wanted to list a few of my favorite 'Grenache' wine producers. So if you are unsure on which wine to buy to celebrate with your friends or family members take a look at the list below in order to narrow your choices, or even better, taste them all and make it exciting by creating a blind tasting party!

1) Chateau De Beaucastel

2) Domaine de la Solitude

3) Domaine de la Citadelle

4) Chêne Bleu 

5) Bosquet Des Papes 

Hope everyone has a great Grenache Day and a fantastic weekend!!

"Life is too short to drink bad wine"

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Are you ready for July 4th ??

Hey #Winelovers!
That time has come again when families get together and celebrate this holiday with some fireworks and delicious bbq. So why don't you tweak your tradition a bit and incorporate these delicious italian wines into your big party celebration :)

Below I will give you some wine recommendations with some recipes that pair wonderfully with them

Red Wines:
1) Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo 2010
2) 2008 Felsina Chianti Classico Reserve Cru Rancia
3) Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso 2011
4) 2008 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova, Brunello di Montalcino
5) 2008 Siro Pacenti Pelagrilli, Brunello di Montalcino

Here are some recipes that pair well with these red wines:

Mozzarella Basil Stuffed Hamburger

  Video from youtube user: BBQGuys.com

                                                                             Slow smoked BBQ Ribs 

Video from youtube user:  CookingWithCarolyn 

          Mini Corn Dogs 

 

Video from youtube user: Cathy Diep 

White Wines:
1) 2010 Gavi di Gavi, La Scolca Black Label (piemonte)
2) Tenuta di Angoris 2011 Stabili della Rocca Friulano (Collio Orientali del Friuli)
3) Ronco del Gelso 2011 Vigna della Permuta Malvasia (Isonzo del Friuli)
4) Lamelle IL Borro 2012 Toscana I.G.T.

Here are some recipes that pair well with these white wines:

                                                       Truffled Deviled Eggs

                                                                      Video from youtube user: Food Network

        Mini Mozzarella Sticks

      Video from youtube user: Popsugar Food

If you are in the mood for some dessert wines, try the following:

- 2004 Rocca di Montegrossi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 

- 2008 Pascena Moscadello di Montalcino Late Harvest Col D'Orcia

Pop Rocks Firecracker Cakes

Video from youtube user: Popsugar Food

Mini Cherry Pie

Video from youtube user: Honeysuckle Catering

Hope all of you enjoy this 4th of July celebration and try pairing the wines with some of these delicious recipes! 

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Champagne Tasting: June1st

#Bubbles ;)

             

  This Sunday I went to the Wally's Grande XXII Marque Champagne Tasting, which is a haven for champagne lovers!

Great Jazz music, food, and ambiance :)

Here are some of my favorites:

Salon 2002 Les Mesnil Brut 

         

Armand de Brignac Brut Gold                                         Krug Grande Cuvée

Henriot:

-Brut Souverain

- Brut Rosé

**-1998 Enchanteleurs (My Favorite) **

    

Lanson:

-Black Label Brut

-Rosé Label

Laurent-Perrier Rosé

                                        

                                      

 

Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs

Dom Perignon Vintage 2004

Taittinger:

-Brut La Francaise

-Brut Prelude Grand Crus

-Brut Millesime

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James Suckling & Zachys wine event NOBLE B': BRUNELLO, BARBARESCO ANDBAROLO TASTING

               Hey #WINELOVERS!
              This wine event happened in #NewYork at the City Winery on Tuesday May 6th! The great thing about this wine event is that the wines exhibited were all premium wines. It definitely showcased the top italian wine producers! All of the wines featured were graded 90 points and above by James Suckling.

Most of the Barolos were great, but the ones below grabbed my attention: 

                                                        

(with Simone Ortale [Agronomist] of Casina Adelaide)                                            He displayed 3 Barolos: Cannubi 2010, Pernano 2010, and Fossati 2010.         My favorite was Cannubi 2010 (shown in the picture above).

 Amazing producer!

 Roberto Voerzio presented 2 Barolos: Fossati Case Nere reserva 10 Anni 2004, and Vecchie Vite Dei Capalot e Delle Brunate Riserva 2007. My favorite was Fossati Case Nere Reserva 10 Anni 2004!

                                                                                   The amazing wine producer Bruno Giacosa and his daughter Bruna, featured 2 Barolos and 1 Barbaresco. Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano 2011, Barolo Le Rocche del Falleto 2009, and Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva 2007. The three were marvelous!

           

 With Anna Abbona (picture on the right) and Valentina Abbona (picture on bottom left). What a great duo, mom and daughter! From Marquesi di Barolo.                                                                 They presented 3 Barolos: Cannubi 2008, Sarmassa 2007, and Riserva 1990.     The latter was my favorite!                                                                                                      

                                               The Boffa family displayed 3 well-structured Barolos. Barolo 2010, Barolo Ornato 2009, and Barolo 2004. My favorite was the Barolo 2004!          

                        

                                         Great wines from Paolo, Mario, and Guido Damilano. They brought 3 Barolos: Cannubi 2009, Cannubi 2008, and Liste 2008.  My favorite was Cannubi 2008 (shown in the picture above).

AND

- La Spinetta

Giorgio Rivetti is known for doing amazing Barbarescos, Barberas, and other red wines. Now, he is also making Barolos. He presented Barolo Vigneto Campe 2010, Barolo Vigneto Garreti 2010, and Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi 2010. My favorite was his Barbaresco!

Below, are some of the great wines and Brunello wine producers at the event:

 (Ciacci Piccolomini)                  

 My favorite of the three: Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso Catareina d'Oro Riserva 2007                                                                                
   

                                       Katia Nussbaum has some amazing organic wines!! San Polino displayed 3 Brunellos. Brunello di Montalcino 2009, 2008, and 2007. Katia also brought a great bottle that was not listed, the 2006. My favorite was the 2007 vintage. 

 Campo del Drago 1999 (Castiglion del Bosco). This wine brought by Massimo Ferragamo was a great addition! It is a very unique and special bottle. The dragon on the bottle is actually carved!

                                                          What a great producer! Casanova di Neri featured two Brunellos.              My favorite of the two was Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2008            

(Marchesi di Frescobaldi) He brought two Brunellos, and the one that I liked the most was the 2009 vintage.

Siro Panceti exhibited 3 Brunellos di Montalcino: 2009, 2008, and Riserva 2007 (shown in the picture above). My favorite was Riserva 2007!

(Canalicchio Di Sopra)                                                                                          Featured 3 great Brunellos, but the Riserva 2006 was my favorite!

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