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City Winery

Posted on July 18, 2010 by admin

This summer I had the opportunity to attend two wine and cheese pairing classes at City Winery in NYC.  Located at 155 Varick Street, City Winery is the first fully functioning winery in Manhattan and was founded by Michael Dorf.  … Continue reading →

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Banfi Rosa Regale

Posted on July 15, 2010 by admin

This past Fourth of July weekend I wanted to be a little more festive with my beverage choices but what do you pack for a boating trip in a heat wave?  My answer just happened to be chilling in my … Continue reading →

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Le Petit Pauvre Chardonnay 2007

Posted on June 23, 2010 by admin

I may have been on a temporary break from writing about wine but I was certainly drinking my share since my last post!  For my birthday my boyfriend purchased me a membership to the Zagat Wine Club.  My first case … Continue reading →

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Chateau Pailhas Bordeaux

Posted on April 17, 2010 by admin

Lately I have been trying to learn more about French wines and the regions that produce them.  When most people think of Bordeaux wines they have a tendency to assume that they are very expensive.  While these wines do sell … Continue reading →

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Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cote du Rhone

Posted on April 5, 2010 by admin

On a recent trip to my local discount wine emporium I found a very good Cote du Rhone that may rival the Perrin & Fils that is currently listed in my favorites box.  Seeing that the price was right and … Continue reading →

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