When it comes to serving wine with brisket for your Passover Seder, you want to look for a Bordeaux varietal, says Scott Wunderlich of Bedford Wine Merchants. In other words: a cabernet sauvignon or a merlot. “If you like wines with a little more weight or structure, you can do… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Ella Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010: This wine opens up beautifully with some areation and offers a medium to full-bodied Cab. Region: Judean Hills, Israel. Price: $31.99. Goes with: Brisket, flank steak. Why we chose it: After drinking this wine, you won’t believe that it’s kosher,... Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Bouchard Pere Bourgogne Rouge 2011: Light and delicate right off the bat, with elegant red berry fruit flavors taking this Burgundy the rest of the way. Region: Burgundy, France. Price: $14.99. Goes with: Barbecue pork, chicken. Why we chose it: This is proof that you… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Backstory Chardonnay 2012: A ripe, round white wine with delicious aromas and juicy flavors of fresh apple, peach, pear and lemon. Region: California. Price: $11.99. Goes with: Chicken wings, butternut squash soup. Why we chose it: One of the best value Chardonnays we have ever… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir Carneros 2010: Cherries and raspberries are apparent on the nose, as this medium-bodied Pinot drinks beautifully right out of the bottle. Region: Carneros, Calif. Price: $21.99. Goes with: Barbecue chicken, ham. Why we chose it: Time to drink some lighter wines,... Read More →
St. Damien Cotes Du Rhone La Bouveau 2012: Medium-bodied with nice forward fruit, spice on the mid-palate, finishing with dark berry flavors. Region: Rhone Valley, France. Price: $16.99. Goes with: Baby-back ribs, beef stew. Why we chose it: Last chance to sit by the fire and drink a big, bold,... Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week Alpamanta Estate Malbec 2010: Beautifully balanced with tobacco, smoky flavors and a spicy finish. Region: Mendoza, Argentina. Price: $24.99. Goes with: chunky chili, Argentine rib-eye. Why we chose it: Never a bad idea to enjoy some hot chili and a soft Malbec on a cold… Read More →
When it comes to wine shop owners, Arthur and Scott Wunderlich of Bedford Wine Merchants make a terrific team. Arthur, Scott’s dad, is a fabulous cook with a marketing and advertising background. (He writes the recipes for the newsletter.) Scott, who joined the business in 2007 after 8 years as… Read More →
Have you ever wondered what a 100 point wine tastes like? Curious to taste wine from a First Growth Chateaux? From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 11 at City Winery in Manhattan, Zachys of Scarsdale and well-known wine critic James Suckling will present a fabulous Bordeaux tasting event. Tickets start… 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 →
Friday nights in our household often feature seafood and a late meal. Usually, something my husband and I enjoy after we the kids are in bed. Some of this is because of planning, it is night to spend a little quite time together without making a big deal about 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 →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Chateau Du Bois De La Salle Morgon ‘La Croix’: Much more powerful and complex than the typical Beaujolais thought of this time of year, this wine is elegant and passes along its deep expression of terroir from the region. Red cherry, raspberry, earth and… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Vinicola Palama ‘Arcangelo’ Primitivo: Full-bodied and lush, with jammy plum, blackberry, leather and spice flavors and a long finish. Region: Puglia, Italy. Price: $16. Goes with: Turkey, steaks, stews. Why I chose it: Many people don’t realize that primitivo is a close relative to… Read More →
As the weather gets cooler and darkness falls earlier and earlier, our tastes in wine shift, too, from lighter, fruitier whites to fuller-bodied, richer reds. So we asked Stu Levine, owner of Vino 100 in White Plains and our wine expert-in-residence through Thanksgiving, to choose eight great red wines to… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Prospero Finger Lakes Riesling: Despite the reputation for upstate New York White Wines being sweet, this riesling is done in a dry style similar to Alsatian rieslings. Yet it still retains its crisp punch of lemon zest, apple and mineral flavors. Region: Finger Lakes,... Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Chateau la Pigotte ‘Terre Feu’: A 50/50 blend of cabernet and merlot, this Bordeaux might seem young, but is ready to drink now. Lots of red and black berry fruit, clove, cinnamon and leather aspects, make this wine a screaming—and deliciou—success. Region: Bordeaux, France…. Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2009 Cuvelier Los Andes: Big and bold blend of malbec, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and petit verdot aged for 12 months in French oak. Dark and red fruits, leather, spice and oak flavors entice the palate. So well balanced none of the flavors overwhelm. Region:... Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Pierre Bonaface Apremont: From the Alps near the Swiss border, this white is dry, crisp and refreshing with a floral quality and light green apple flavors. Region: Savoíe, France. Price: $17. Goes with: Fondue, cheeses, roasted chicken. Why I chose it: A great fondue… Read More →
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Black Pearl Vineyards ‘Oro’: Cabernet sauvignon with shiraz brings out explosive dark fruits, spice and that distinct smokiness South African red wines are famous for. Region: Paarl, South Africa. Price: $16. Goes with: A nice spiced skirt steak or rich stew. Why I chose… Read More →
