LoHud Wine of the Week Juan Gil Honoro Vera Organic Monastrell 2011: Dramatic and dark-fruited, with robustness, herbaceousness, and savory tannins integrated within a sweet, ripe framework. Full-bodied and satisfyingly long. Region: Jumilla, Spain. Price: $7.19. Goes with: Steaks, burgers, pizza. Why I chose it: Here is proof that solidly-made,... Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Francois Pinon Vouvray Les Trois Argiles 2010: All the great aspects of Chenin Blanc are in here: Subtly sweet fragrances of lanolin, quince, and almond oil; Dense flavors of pineapple, herbs and wet stone. Region: Loire Valley. Price: $15.97. Goes with: Shellfish (particularly shrimp and… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Mountain Door Malbec 2011: Ripe and polished, with a plush core of plum, blackberry, raspberry, morello cherry, violets and mocha, this is the new-world wine lover’s dream. Region: Mendoza, Argentina. Price: $9.59. Goes with: ribeye, meatloaf, empanadas. Why I chose it: I’m proud to see… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Union Wine Co Underwood Cellars Pinot Noir 2011: Raspberry-driven red fruit flavors, with surprising complexity in its price range. Smoke, spice, and cinnamon notes ground this Pinot as very Oregon! Excellent acid balance. Region: Oregon. Price: $10.97. Goes with: baked salmon, beef tenderloin, roasted chicken…. Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Jean Michel Blanc de Meunier Brut 2007: A refined and seductive Blanc de Noirs from the chalky soils of Moussy. Uniquely rich, gripping, and a touch biscuity. Built to age. Region: Champagne. Price: $33.97. Goes with: quiche, truffled mac and cheese, artisanal cheese board. Why… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Chateau de Vaugaudry Chinon Cuvee Prestige 2009: A fragrant, structured and elegant Cabernet Franc with chalky minerality, notes of bell pepper and herbs, and a focus on fruit and earth rather than oak. Quite charming. Region: Loire Valley, France. Price: $12.79. Goes with: game hen,... Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Rodano Chianti Classico 2007: A beautiful Sangiovese that smacks of the distinctive Tuscan earth. Bold flavors of tart cherry, plum and cinnamon have rustic underpinnings and mouth-filling intensity. Region: Tuscany, Italy. Price: $15.19. Goes with: veal shanks, venison, pasta with sausage and white beans. Why… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Thorn-Clarke Shiraz Shotfire 2010: Fat cherry fruit aromas are backed up by cacao, herbs, and cracked pepper. Chewy in the mouth, with medium acidity. It’s perfect with the Easter feast. Region: Barossa Valley, Australia. Price: $15.99. Goes with: Lamb Roast, Baked Ham, Meat Lasagna. Why… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
If you’ve ever walked the worn wooden floors of Rochambeau Wines & Liquors in Dobbs Ferry, you’ve met Jeffrey Wooddy. He’s the 6-foot-5 manager behind the counter who can find a perfect wine to pair with your dinner in five seconds flat, no matter whether you’re serving roast suckling pig… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
At Wine Geeks in Armonk, you have to have faith. Derek and Carol Todd carry wines from small producers — bottles that come from families who own their own vineyards, grow their own grapes and shepherd those grapes from the ground to the bottle. Tania Savayan/The Journal News “So it’s… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
