I recently attended a virtual workshop that introduced me to the association consisting of thirty-six single estate vineyards that are recognized as the “Grands Crus of Spain.” The members of the Crus require a minimum of five years track record of quality in the vineyard and glass, as well as pass an annual blind tasting…
The Lone Ranger was a fictional Old West good guy who wore a mask to protect his identity. He was the lone survivor after he and five other rangers were ambushed. His horse-riding sidekick, Tonto, saved his life when he found him barely alive after the grisly attack and together they rode looking to right…
Imagine yourself landing in Rome, you are instantly seduced by the beauty of the ancient city. You spend a few days walking around taking in the sites. The beauty of the Colosseum aroused your senses and the sheer magnitude of the Vatican took your breath away. Wandering the Roman ruins and Palantine Hill allows you…
Located in the northern portion of Spain, situated just below France lies the autonomous wine region, Navarra. The region, home of a single DO with the same name, is divided into five sub-regions; Valdizarbe, Tierra Estella, Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, and Baja Montaña. These regions are extremely diverse thanks to the proximity to the Atlantic…
Some folks like to get awayTake a holiday from the neighborhoodHop a flight to Miami BeachOr to HollywoodBut I’m taking a GreyhoundOn the Hudson River LineI’m in a New York state of mind ~Billy Joel I am often told I have a New York state of mind and am always curious whether they are giving me…
No one needs to be reminded how difficult these past few months have been. As of June 1, 2020, there has been more than six million confirmed cases in 188 countries and more than 370,000 people have lost their lives. (Source: Johns Hopkins University, national public health agencies) The numbers are astonishing, but they don’t…
While walking through the Dão region in Portugal, you are taken aback by the sheer beauty of the region. As you walk the vineyards, you notice the large rocks, actually boulders that make up the terroir. Not only is Portugal perfect for tourism, but it holds an immense amount of cultural history. Although Portugal is…
Do you remember your elementary school days? There were the small desks and short water fountains. You stayed in one classroom, but the subject you were learning about changed throughout the day. Oh, and don’t forget about recess! The best time of the day! Remember when you saw your teacher out of school and were…
In mid-November I was invited by Susannah Gold, brand ambassador for the Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC, to join a small group of New York oenophiles for a intimate dinner featuring the white wines of Lugana, paired with authentic Mexican dishes at La Palapa. The restaurant is owned by Barbara Sibley, a chef and artist born in…
