There is a certain art behind the selection of wines for and organization of a top-notch wine list. Obviously, the sommelier must present a broad range of wines in a breadth of price points in order to appeal to a diverse customer base. So, too, must the selected wines generally…
So tonight, Cara and I indulged in one of our favorite Cabernet Francs. It had been a long week to say the least, and when we saw a 2011 Darioush Cabernet Franc on the wine list at Ovinté it seemed like kismet. We were in the mood for a supple…
I’m a huge fan of the intensely flavorful wines produced by Luca Fedrigo at L’Arco Vineyards near Verona. So, I have a tendency to hoard whatever bottles from L’Arco happen to come into my possession. I won’t admit how many bottles of L’Arco’s Amarone Classico della Valpolicella, Pario and Rùbeo…
Sometimes I just want an easy glass of wine. After a long day at the office, I want something familiar, comforting and consistent. For me, a go-to weeknight wine should also be a good value – so I can drink what I want and not worry about having to finish…
With all due respect to cherubs, candy hearts and sparkling rosé, I think Valentine’s Day should be more sensual and decadent. It should be indulgent and exotic, perhaps even provocative. Which brings me to my 2015 Valentine’s Day recommendation – the appropriately named K Vintners “The Beautiful” Syrah from Walla Walla,…
I recently had the chance to pop open a new Champagne…or at least one that was new to me. It turned about to be a great apéritif before a large family meal, and seemed to be a real crowd pleaser. Champagne De Margerie à Bouzy Grand Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from Bouzy (one…
I admit it – despite my best efforts to reform – at times I’m a sucker for a wine label. If the label conveys an understated elegance, makes me think of a more sophisticated time or embodies a certain simplicity of form – rather than the brash or (even worse)…
Over the Holidays, I had an opportunity to serve a 2011 Odoardi “GB” Giovan Battista vini di Calabria to a group of family and friends – to much appreciation. My wife and I were introduced to this supple red wine at a pre-theatre meal in the Grill Room at The…
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