LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Montesierra Tempranillo: Dark purple intensity, with hints of tobacco, stewed black plums and vanilla from toasted oak. Region: Cigales,…
LoHud Wine of the Week Champagne Canard-Duchêne Brut Rose NV: A very sophisticated wine with red berry and dried strawberry notes. Not a hint of…
LoHud Wine of the Week Evening Land Mad Hatter Chardonnay 2010: Notes of lime zest and hazelnut. Very zippy and citrusy without being sour. Region:…
LoHud Wine of the Week Cellier des Dauphins 2011 Côtes du Rhone: A 50-50 blend of grenache and syrah, this wine is bright and vivid…
LoHud Wine of the Week Gavilan Pinot Noir 2012: This wine speaks of sunshine on ripened cherries. Bright and balanced, it comes from a region…
LoHud Wine of the Week Renwood Zinfandel 2010: Classic zinfandel aroma and texture: pure, ripe strawberries and cracked black pepper. Region: Lodi, Calif. Price: $22.…
LoHud Wine of the Week Locations F-1 (Dave Phinney/Orin Swift): This wine is a dead-ringer for California cabernet. Massive black fruits stewed in a volcano…
LoHud Wine of the Week Bourcier-Martinot Macon: This white Burgundy is limey, elegantly oaked and fits perfectly into your New Year’s resolutions: It’s low in…
LoHud Wine of the Week Philippe Prie Non Vintage Champagne: This wine tastes like a vintage Champagne, minus the price. It is lush and developed,…
LoHud Wine of the Week Vera Alvarinho 2011: This Portuguese white will make you drool like a teething baby. Fragrant white flowers, bright lemon zest,…
LoHud Wine of the Week Oddero Langhe 2010 Nebbiolo: Tastes like a baby Barolo. It has finesse, silky tannis and gobs of cherry fruit. Region:…
LoHud Wine of the Week Scinniri 2011 Etna Rosso: Has the mouth-feel of pinot noir and tastes of dried cranberries, cedar, sage and red currant.…
On a recent Friday night, a group of wine lovers gathered around the counter at the Grape D’Vine in Sparkill, tasting and talking with owner,…