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Friends and friendly wines make your Labor Day party
Last week, I had my summer moment on the New Jersey shore. It was a sun-filled, blue sky midafternoon when I joined a circle of
Kosher wines for Rosh Hashanah
On Sunday night, Jews in New Jersey and throughout the country, will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Wine is an integral part of
Goldeneye’s pinot noir is thrilling
Pinot noir aficionados never confuse Goldeneye, one of America's best pinot noir wineries, with GoldenEye the James Bond movie starring Pierce Brosnan. Ian Fleming, the
Emilio Moro’s quality begins in its vineyards
Bodegas Emilio Moro embodies the story of Ribera del Duero's wines. Ribera del Duero is two hours by car north of Madrid, Spain. For ages,
MacRostie chardonnays keep their balance
For decades, I've enjoyed chardonnays made by Steve MacRostie. MacRostie founded his eponymous Sonoma County winery in 1987 after more than a decade as the
Ornellaia brings Bordeaux to Bolgheri
Ornellaia was born in Italy, but conceived in Bordeaux. In 1981, Lodovico Antinori founded Ornellaia in Bolgheri- then an undeveloped area near Tuscany's coast, but
Biserno continues Antinori’s affair with Bordeaux
I want to yell, "Mom, the Antinoris are doing it again." For more than 600 years, the Antinoris have made Chianti and Chianti Classico wines;
Disznoko shows Tokaji’s future is capturing its past
Tokaj exudes history, while tokaji oozes pleasure. Two hours by car southwest of Budapest, Hungary lies the ancient wine region and town, Tokaj. Starting in
White Bordeaux is part of Chateau Lagrange’s palate
Most wine consumers see red when thinking of Bordeaux. But white is a more tranquil color. Not the sweet white of Sauternes or Barsac, but
Unique Champagne gifts for the holidays
Champagne has two stunning choices for your holiday gift giving. Last week, Spectre, the latest James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig, arrived at theaters. Craig—