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This outstanding Australian Riesling is the palest yellow with some greenish nuances. This vintage was plagued with extreme drought producing very small yields. The nose is of a bright, youngish Riesling. There’s tons of rosy floral aromas in the glass with hints of lime and apple that are both in-your-face and elegant (odd, no?). The […]
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Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to attend a Chateau Montelena tasting at Crystal Springs Resort as part of the New Jersey Food and Wine Festival and I was wowed by not only its super Cabernet Sauvignons but by its fabulous 2008 Riesling. The 2008 Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling reminds me of a top […]
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Had the pleasure of sampling this wine at the Honig Vineyards and absolutely loved it. The nose on this luscious wine is pure honey and the look of it is syrupy and golden. The 2007 Honig Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is a mouthful of succulent sweet melon, dried apricot and rich caramel panna cotta. Great […]
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Grato, part of Harvest Restaurant Group, perfects the art of seasonal Italian cuisine. Much like its next door neighbor, and sister restaurant, Tabor Road Tavern, Grato offers a space that’s warm and inviting while trendy enough to attract Morris County’s bold and beautiful crowd. I recently had lunch at Grato and as the Italian name […]
[Continue reading...]I’ve posted 26 pictures from my winery tours trip to Napa and Sonoma on the Food & Wine Chickie Facebook fan page: http://bit.ly/aEZeUh What are some of your favorites?
[Continue reading...]Really enjoyed this bubbly from Burgenland, Austria at a recent tasting. The wine is cremant-like with tons of tiny bubbles and a floral nose with great acidity. Golden in color, this wine is a great option when looking for an affordable sparkling wine. Around $27.
[Continue reading...]I’m looking for a charity or benevolent opportunity to get involved in. I live in northern New Jersey and am interested in food so perhaps I can help with a food bank or something along those lines. Other niches are also being considered, so if you’re involved in a charity or project that you feel […]
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Hotel restaurants get a bad rap, oftentimes, it’s well deserved. The case isn’t true for Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN. Set in an antebellum-style mansion, Old Hickory Steakhouse is southern hospitality meets solid food. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I was warmly greeted by the hosts on the front porch […]
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Gorgeous Crystal Springs Resort is hosting the New jersey Food and Wine Festival this coming weekend and I wanted to share some information about the event in case you’ve yet to purchase you tickets. Beyond the info below highlighting the amazing events taking place at the resort, here are details about a really cool raffle […]
[Continue reading...]The time is finally here. My guy and I are off to Napa Valley and Sonoma tomorrow for a five-day wine-filled whirlwind. Our two nights in Napa Valley will include nine tastings and some fabulous meals, including dinners at Bistro Jeanty and at La Toque. Our two nights in Sonoma have us going to nine […]
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