First, I recommend drinking this wine a bit warmer than you typically would. It is very floral on the nose with Anjou pear, ripe apple on the palate. Sweet richness would be ideal with spicy foods and one could compare this wine to a semi-sweet Riesling. Not the best example of Viognier, but can’t beat […]
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25 May 2010 
2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
May 25, 2010 By
The 2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon shows tons of red berries and smoky notes on the nose. This medium-bodied, fruit-forward wine shows nice acidity and pleasant tannins that can be softened with a few minutes in the decanter. Around $32.
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25 May 2010 
2006 St Supery Virtu Napa Valley White Meritage
May 25, 2010 By
Virtu is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (52%) and Semillon (48%). This wine offered a juicy mouthful of peach with an enjoyable mineral finish. This rich, medium-bodied wine would be great with grilled scallops and a slightly oily grilled fish. Pairings: Fish, seafood, especially seared scallops Style: White Wine Grape Type(s): 52% Sauvignon Blancm 48% […]
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22 May 2010 
New Wines of Greece – New York City
May 22, 2010 By
I had the pleasure of attending the New Wines of Greece in Manhattan this week and found the event fantastic. First – the people – exhibiting wineries, event coordinators and the catering staff were passionate about their destination and products, second – the wines I sampled were pretty outstanding, third – my favorite NYC chef […]
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19 May 2010 
Porcini Mushroom and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
May 19, 2010 By
Last weekend, I was looking for a dish to add to my collection of tasting menu dishes that everyone would love. Yes, this dish is rich, decadent and pretty over-the-top, but if served as a degustation portion, it’ll be satisfying while not being over-indulgent. Poached Lobster Ingredients: 2 – 8 ounce lobster tails, uncooked, shell […]
[Continue reading...]5-Course Highlands Menu at Restaurant Latour in Northern NJ
May 14, 2010 By
Wanted to share this amazing value from Wine Spectator Grand Award Winner, Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs: New! 5-Course Highlands Menu Paired With Wine Local Farmed John Dory Vermicelli Nature Valley Swiss Chard, Root Vegetable Saffron Sauce Union Home Chardonnay, Unionville, New Jersey, 2008 Vernon Valley Suckled Grass Fed Veal Appaloosa Bean And Black Dirt […]
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11 May 2010 
2007 d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling
May 11, 2010 By
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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7 May 2010 
2008 Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling
May 7, 2010 By
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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5 May 2010 
2007 Honig Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
May 5, 2010 By
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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4 May 2010 
Grateful for Great Grub at Grato
May 4, 2010 By
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 […]
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