Turning down a gravel road toward one of the newest Finger Lakes wineries, I feast my eyes first on long and slender Seneca Lake about a mile ahead. Then I notice the stark-white building at the end of the road, close to the lake’s eastern shoreline. Here’s where I find Bruce Murray, a former newspaperman […]
Boundary Breaks: ‘All in on Riesling’ Read More »
I recently cooked my last brisket. Not that there was anything wrong with it. I’ve simply committed to a more vegetarian diet than I’ve eaten in the past – and that means no red meat. I hope my arteries will thank me some day. I chose the brisket because I happened to have two bottles
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We’ve all done it. In a winery tasting room or fine-dining restaurant, at a crowded party or simply relaxing at home, we’ve all held up our glass to the light and asked, “What’s in this wine?” Besides the alcohol, that is. Well, for starters, there are long chains of organic compounds. They’re the result of
What’s in my wine and does it matter? Read More »
Ah, fine dining. Relaxed setting, delicious food, wine. Whoa! Wait a minute… wine? Of course, wine. But let’s say you’re one of those people who gets stressed out when staring down the columns of a restaurant wine list. And let’s say you happen to be the host for a special evening or business meeting. What
Ordering wine got you stressed? Prepare! Read More »
Happy Summer! Why are the “bubblies” perfect for summer? Because Champagne and other sparkling wine are super food friendly! Try pairing one with oysters, clams, lobster, Sushi, or almost anything on the grill. Sparkling wine has a long and storied history. Ever hear of the blind monk Dom Pérignon? Oh yeah, he invented Champagne, right?
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