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Category Archives: New York City
Inspiring Bordeaux “Quartet” at the Wine Media Guild
By Christopher Matthews Normally, the Wine Media Guild of New York’s annual Bordeaux lunch takes place in January, when the Union de Grand Crus de Bordeaux’s (UGCB) show comes through town as part of a national tour. But January’s unpredictable weather … Continue reading
Bordeaux 2015: A Très Bon Vintage
By Christopher Matthews That was indeed my impression from the annual Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGCB) tasting recently held at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan, where the newly released 2015 vintage was on full display. Touted as great … Continue reading
Champagne Collet: Stylish Bubbly
By Christopher Matthews Champagne is a big deal in the US, which is the second largest market outside of France for the iconic French bubbly (the UK remains first). And not only does it comprise over 20% of the total American sparkling wine market, … Continue reading
Posted in New York City, NYC Events, Wine, Wine + Food
Tagged Ai Fiori, Champagne Collet, Collet Blanc de Blanc, Collet Brut Art Deco
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Italian Elegance: Lugana Wines
By Christopher Matthews For wine lovers, Italy’s incredible regional diversity and myriad grape varieties – many of them indigenous, and some produced only in certain Italian locales – are the gifts that keep on giving. But that’s what also makes Italian … Continue reading
Killer Bordeaux Bargain: Chateau Carbonneau
By Christopher Matthews It’s no secret that Bordeaux represents a great source of wine value, despite the outsized focus on the Grand Cru chateaux and hallowed First Growths (which certainly have their place, too). Value, of course, is a very relative thing, but … Continue reading
Bordeaux Braves Yet Another NYC Blizzard
By Christopher Matthews For the second year in a row, the annual NYC tasting of the Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux was affected by a blizzard — winter storm Jonas — this time the weekend preceding the January 25th … Continue reading
Bordeaux Grand Cru “Blizzard” Hits New York
By Christopher Matthews Monday, January 26, 2015 was the Blizzard That Wasn’t in New York City. While it certainly snowed, and slowed the City down, it was, mercifully, far from the Snowpocalypse breathlessly predicted by media outlets. January 26 was … Continue reading
New Zealand Value: Mud House Wines
By Christopher Matthews When considering “value wines” for holiday imbibing — highly drinkable wines with attractive price/quality ratios — New Zealand (NZ), especially its copious, often palate-rocking Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs (SB), deserves to be in the discussion. About the size of California, … Continue reading
Posted in Eco-friendly Products, New York City, Restaurants, Wine, Wine + Food
Tagged Jack Glover, Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013, Mud House Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Mud House wines, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand wine, Park Avenue Autumn NYC, Sipperly's Grog Shop
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The Official Wine of the NY Yankees…
By Christopher Matthews Love them or hate them, the New York Yankees are one of the world’s most successful and iconic sports franchises. And now they have an official wine, too, one that reflects world-class taste AND aptly represents a home state, signature … Continue reading
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