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, Spain. Price: $13. Goes with: Steak au poivre or any rich, dark meat stew like beef or lamb. Why I chose it: A mouthful of… Read More →
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 sweetness. Region: Reims, France. Price: $40. Goes with: Duck, caviar, runny cheese and romance. Why I chose it: Because it’s elegant and has tiny bubbles…. Read More →
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: Willamette, Ore. Price: $40. Goes with: Filet of sole with beurre noisette and capers or Cornish hens with lime and thyme. Why I chose it:... Read More →
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 with Jolly Rancher blackberries with a cocoa finish. Region: Tulette, France. Price: $13. Goes with: Chicken and fennel stew with green olives and caramelized lemons… Read More →
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 of California that has an upwelling of limestone, which helps with a long finish. Region: Mount Edna near Monterey, Calif. Price: $20. Goes with: Asian… Read More →
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. Goes with: Ripe, sticky cheeses like Reblochon served with toasted olive bread. Why I chose it: It has bright, peppery notes and a higher alcohol… Read More →
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 of molted Valrhona chocolate. You would be shocked to find out it’s a blend of cabernet, merlot, syrah and grenache from the Catalan region of… Read More →
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 calories and in price. You can have a glass after yoga and not feel guilty or weighted down. Region: Burgundy, France. Price: $16. Goes with:... Read More →
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, tasting of toasted brioche and unsweetened lemon curd. Region: Reim, France. Price: $32. Goes with: Caviar, hors d’oeuvres, anything fried. Even Twinkies. Why I chose… Read More →
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, bursting with vivid acidity. Region: Minho, Portugal. Price: $17. Goes with: Striped bass in garlic sauce, calamari salad or any fish you can throw at… Read More →
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: Piedmonte, Italy. Price: $26. Goes with: An herb-garlic crown roast of pork or lentils and sausage. Why I chose it: Barolo is, plain and simple,... Read More →
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. Region: Sicily, Italy. Price: $22. Goes with: Turkey dinner, pork chops with black plums. Why I chose it: It’s an interesting alternative to pinot noir… Read More →
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, Joe Printz. “I like to make friends with people,” says Printz. “The idea is to make people relax, because if you don’t make a study… Read More →
