Whether you’re sitting poolside with friends or enjoying a lovely dinner for two, a glass of rosé wine has become a signature summer drink. It’s…
Fall is the seasons of warm colors and soft and subtle flavors. It is time we turn to fall fruits like apples and pears, roots…
A to Z, Oregon Rosé Wine 2013: Red fruit notes, ripe red apple, raspberry and cherry with a mineral finish. Region: Oregon. Price: $12.74. Goes…
When John Sarofeen was 22 — just barely old enough to legally drink — he tore into a Christmas present and found, to his delight,…
Clos de la Grange Touraine Sauvignon 2013: Fresh citrus, stone fruits, and flinty chalk on the nose, followed by bright acidity, mineral undertones, a rich…
Reichsrat von Buhl Riesling ‘Armand’ Kabinett 2012: Ruby grapefruit, green apple, peach and lemon curd flavors. Ample minerality, which gives it that big, powerful finish.…
The Prisoner Wine Co. ‘Blindfold’ 2012: A blend of Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne, Chardonnay, Sémillion and Riesling, this medium- to full-bodied white explodes with honeyed notes…
Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2013: Orange and lime on the nose, with grapefruit and apricot on the palate. A minerality typical of the region…
Marco Felluga Pinot Grigio “Mongris” 2012: Golden in color, with floral notes on the nose, combined with notes of apple and citrus. Elegant mouthfeel, nice…
Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2010: Dark cherry, plum, and notes of strawberry jam form a nose that jumps right out of the glass. Smooth in…
Sassetti Livio ‘Colle Argento’ Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry NV: A sparkler with pear, apple, and floral notes followed by a lingering, fruity finish. Well structured…
Niepoort Docil Loureiro Vinho Verde 2012: Clean and crisp with dashes of lemon and green apple complimented with fresh, floral notes, terrific minerality, and lots…
*Hot dogs are sort of the last vestige of cheap, gooood eats. From BBQs to beachside to ball games, they’re arguably the quintessential summer food…
Dominique Piron Coteaux Bourguignons 2012: A Burgundy made from 100 percent Gamay. Beautiful black cherry, coupled with a touch of firmness that finishes with a…
A few weeks back, when I was reporting on our newest Mixed Case expert, Tracy Maxon at Varmax Liquor Pantry, I got to meet Toto,…
Crios de Susana Balbo Rosé of Malbec 2012: This displays a deep vibrant color, with notes of fresh ripe strawberries and red cherry on the…
lohud Wine of the Week Karine Lauverjat Sancerre Rose 2013: This delicate rosé, made from 100 percent pinot noir, offers notes of bright, fresh strawberries,…
Roger Maxon opened Varmax Liquor Pantry on Putnam Avenue in Port Chester, on Easter weekend in 1980. It was a small shop that stocked a…
lohud wine of the week Pataille Sylvain Marsannay Rosé 2012: Onion-skin color. Remarkably fresh, vibrant wine with astonishing intensity and length. Drink this year and…
lohud Wine of the Week Box O Birds Sauvignon Blanc 2013: Refreshing, soft grapefruit and tropical notes, finishing with bright acidity. Region: Marlborough, New Zealand.…
LoHud Wine of the Week Feudi Di San Gregorio Falanghina 2012: Dry, light, easy drinking Italian white, with tropical fruit notes and great minerality. Region:…
LoHud Wine of the Week Julian Of The Seasons Cabernet Sauvignon 2010: The private label of the famed Four Seasons Restaurant in New York. Bold,…
LoHud Wine of the Week Mount Eden Chardonnay Wolff 2010: Medium-bodied, with light oak flavors, finishing with notes of honey, pear and almonds. Region: Edna…
Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape 2008: A perfect blend of a big and robust wine, showing lots of plums and blackberries, while still being soft…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…