This post is my contribution to “Pinot Moment” as created by Evening Land Vineyards. The purpose of this December 9th, 2010 social media event (#pinotmoment) is to get a flock of Pinot Noir fans to share their “Pinot Moment”, or the wine that got them hooked on this finicky, yet pretty darn perfect grape. For [...]
On a recent visit to the Finger Lakes wine region of New York, I had the pleasure of visiting Anthony Road Wine Company at the recommendation of Lenn Thompson of the New York Cork Report. My initial reaction to seeing the beautiful structure the tasting room resides in was – wow, what wines might be [...]
Who could visit the Finger Lakes wine region of New York and not visit Dr Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars? Not my party and nor should you. First, the tasting room in Hammondsport, NY is vibrant with fun energy (did I mention we visited on Halloween weekend?). The staff, especially Colleen, is helpful and knows [...]
Since its first vintage in 1977, Heron Hill has grown from a small 5,000 case winery that only made white wines into an award-winning, dynamic, 20,000 case production facility and entertainment destination for more than 50,000 people every year. Overlooking scenic Keuka Lake, the winery’s tasting room is a sprawling, beautiful space with neat architecture [...]
At the recommendation of Lenn Thompson of the New York Cork Report, we visited 5-year old Red Tail Ridge Winery on a recent visit to the Finger Lakes wine region. Red Tail Ridge winery is owned and operated by Mike Schnelle and Nancy Irelan (short video), a husband and wife team, who are dedicated to [...]
Most fans of Finger Lakes wines and Mosel-style Rieslings have heard of Hermann J. Wiemer, and the fame, awards and accolades are well-deserved. The winery’s history is rich with Hermann J. Wiemer’s mother coming from a family of Mosel winemakers dating back 300 years and a father who was a skilled nurseryman. Hermann J. Wiemer [...]
Last weekend, I attended the wedding reception of two dear friends, Danny and Melissa. They held their reception in New York’s Chinatown at award-winning restaurant, Royal Seafood on Mott Street. First, I’ve never been to a Chinese reception, so this was an event I’d anticipated for a few weeks. The banquet room was decked out [...]
As many of you know, I travel quite a bit for business, and as such, I often eat solo in hotels and/or nearby restaurants. Now, I could look at this as a drag and unpleasant experience, but I do not. I love exploring local foods and restaurants I’ve heard about, so I make a point [...]
It was just Labor Day weekend and that typically means me heading up to Quebec to see my family. It’s one of a dozen trips I take each fall, but one that’s not work-related, so I try to enjoy every minute of it. This year, food ran the gamut from Quebec’s famous/infamous poutine to smoked [...]
Food and wine fans, I’m spending the weekend with dear friends in St Louis and they’re committed to introducing me to local foods and beer. Last night, we dined out and I got to sample meat-filled “toasted raviolis”. Yum! Perfect compliments to cold pilsners. Today, I’ll be savoring a lasagna made with a cheese loved [...]
