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Eataly Visit/Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin

I recently visited Eataly in NYC, the closest you can get to all things Italian without hopping on an airplane.  A combination of Italian market and food hall, Eataly is located at 200 5th Avenue between 23rd and 24th Street. … Continue reading →

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Rodney Strong Pinot Noir 2008

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

On my latest trip to replenish the wine fridge I purchased both a pinot noir and a chardonnay from Rodney Strong Vineyards.  For dinner we were serving a roast pork tenderloin and a red onion quinoa salad.  Instead of selecting … Continue reading →

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Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2005

Posted on September 19, 2010 by admin

I recently received a bottle of Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Riserva 2005.  My colleague Shannon was unable to join us at a wine tasting event so she decided to bring the wine tasting  to me at our last meeting.  This dry Italian … Continue reading →

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La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva 2003

Posted on September 8, 2010 by admin

Last night I took my boyfriend to STK  in the Meatpacking District to celebrate his birthday with a melt in your mouth steak and some fabulous red wine.  Being that his all time favorite wine is rioja,  I was very … Continue reading →

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Gorman Sinner’s Punch 2006

Posted on August 10, 2010 by admin

Once again I continue to be impressed by both the red and white wines coming out of Washington State.  I recently purchased three bottles of Gorman Sinner’s Punch 2006 at a wine tasting featuring wines from both Washington State and Oregon.  I … Continue reading →

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