New readers of my blog quickly surmise that Cara and I would love to live in Manhattan. We visit as often as we can and cherish the memories of each New York experience – whether it’s enjoying a fabulous meal at the latest trendy restaurant, taking in a current Broadway…
While I’m partial to big, decadent reds such as Amarones, there are some occasions when only Champagne will do. Whether it’s a confession of infatuation to a new crush, toasting your enduring love or marking one of life’s important milestones, Champagne is de rigueur for most of our celebrations. Maybe it’s…
My wife and I love the magic of Walt Disney World, but after a full day of rollercoasters, animatronics and parades (and long lines, of course), we look forward to a nice meal and a great bottle of wine. We always seem to end up in Epcot’s World Showcase, where…
Cara and I are big college football fans, so when our beloved Florida Gators are playing a night game in The Swamp, it’s a perfect excuse to open a red that is bold enough to stand up to the drama on the field yet “sippable” enough to enjoy over the…
My wife and I often lean toward Rhône reds when we’re unfamiliar with a restaurant’s menu and wine list –particularly if we’re dining in the summer. Most new-style Rhône reds are so food friendly that they’re practically a can’t-miss choice for a varied menu, and their soft tannins go down…
My wife and I were recently introduced to a 2009 “Right Bank” Red Blend from Palazzo at Highball & Harvest at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. We were looking for a full-bodied red that wouldn’t overwhelm Highball & Harvest’s southern nouveau menu, and would pair equally well…
My wife and I recently visited Luma on Park in the trendy Park Avenue section of Winter Park, Florida. We were in the mood for a red wine to pair with Luma’s sophisticated farm to table menu, but it was a warm Saturday night and we’d been by the pool…
So tonight, Cara and I indulged in one of our favorite Cabernet Francs. It had been a long week to say the least, and when we saw a 2011 Darioush Cabernet Franc on the wine list at Ovinté it seemed like kismet. We were in the mood for a supple…
I’m a huge fan of the intensely flavorful wines produced by Luca Fedrigo at L’Arco Vineyards near Verona. So, I have a tendency to hoard whatever bottles from L’Arco happen to come into my possession. I won’t admit how many bottles of L’Arco’s Amarone Classico della Valpolicella, Pario and Rùbeo…
Sometimes I just want an easy glass of wine. After a long day at the office, I want something familiar, comforting and consistent. For me, a go-to weeknight wine should also be a good value – so I can drink what I want and not worry about having to finish…
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