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WINES OF FRATELLI CAVALLOTTO, PIEDMONT, ITALY

Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2009 Wine Tasting Wine Business

In an interview, which we did after tasting these wines with winemaker Alfio Cavallotto, he gave his impressions and comments about them. With his permission, we have paraphrased his thoughts and comments along with parker tasting notes to share with you. CAVALLOTTO, DOLCETTTO D’ALBA, VIGNA SCOT, 2007 ‘Wine for everyday. A DOC, a single vineyard wine [...]

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FREDERICK WILDMAN 2007 BURGUNDY PORTFOLIO TASTINGIN THE BARREL AND WELL OVER IT TOO!

Date: Sat, Mar 7, 2009 Wine Tasting Wine Business

We recently had the pleasure of tasting numerous 2007 Burgundy wines from the Frederick Wildman portfolio. We were pleasantly surprised if not excited by the promise shown by many of these terrific wines. Though a somewhat difficult vintage, the end result happens to be wines, which are surprisingly user-friendly, approachable and in some cases-down right juicy! These [...]

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The 2005 Barolo Report

Date: Fri, Feb 13, 2009 Wine Tasting Wine Business

Making this very short and sweet, unlike the Barolos themselves, this is how we found the 2005’s, which we tasted upon their release in NYC. While tasting through these wines, the words, which came to mind were: “gripping, elegant and beautifully balanced.” “Gorgeous aromatics of classic violets and dried herbs, both on the nose and palate.”  [...]

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Alain Junguenet Wine Dinner

Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2008 Wine Tasting Wine Business

We are pleased to announce a wine dinner being held on Thursday evening, July 17th, 2008 at Fascino Restaurant in Montclair. This five-course menu prepared by Chef Ryan DiPersio, will be paired with some of the fabulous Rhone wines of the Alain Junguenet wine Portfolio. Alain and his son John will be in attendance and speaking [...]

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Alain Junguenet Wine Dinner

Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2008 Wine Tasting Wine Business

We are pleased to announce a wine dinner being held on Thursday evening, July 17th, 2008 at Fascino Restaurant in Montclair. This five-course menu prepared by Chef Ryan DiPersio, will be paired with some of the fabulous Rhone wines of the Alain Junguenet wine Portfolio. Alain and his son John will be in attendance and speaking [...]

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Alain Junguenet Wine Dinner

Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2008 Wine Tasting Wine Business

We are pleased to announce a wine dinner being held on Thursday evening, July 17th, 2008 at Fascino Restaurant in Montclair. This five-course menu prepared by Chef Ryan DiPersio, will be paired with some of the fabulous Rhone wines of the Alain Junguenet wine Portfolio. Alain and his son John will be in attendance and speaking [...]

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Which Wines are better at Beating The Heat?

Date: Wed, Jun 25, 2008 Wine Tasting Wine Business

Whether it comes to ice-cold cocktails or wines, we all have preferences when it comes to which libations we prefer to drink in hot weather. Some of us cannot handle drinking a high in alcohol; tannic red wine during the hot summer months and naturally turn to other alternatives. On this note, many people gravitate toward the [...]

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This is the stuff that WOW is made of!

Date: Mon, Jan 21, 2008 Wine Tasting Wine Business

There are many great things about being in the wine business. We get to meet interesting people, travel and taste great wines with the focus on making them accessible to our customers. Yesterday was one of those great wine days, because we had the opportunity to taste the new releases from the great Tuscan and Piedmont [...]

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Report on Grand Tasting Dinner Wines

Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2007 Wine Tasting Wine Business

EXCEPTIONAL WINES SERVED AT OUR VIP WINE DINNER NOW HERE FOR ENJOYMENT AT YOUR TABLE As many of you know, Wine Legend held its Grand Tasting at The Manor on October 18. We had a tremendous turnout to sample the over three hundred wines and spirits being poured. We also offered the option for people to [...]

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Do You Beaujolais?

Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2007 Wine Tasting Wine Business

Beaujolais is one heck of a misunderstood wine. It is misunderstood because of its association with “Nouveau, which happens to be a “far cry” from the quality of village and Cru Beaujolais wines. Beaujolais is made from the juicy, cherry-laden Gamay grape, which can be vinified anywhere from light to full bodied. The simple Beaujolais wines can be [...]

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WineLegend’s Top Ten Wines list for sipping in September

Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2007 Wine Tasting Wine Business

The thought that the summer is over… well this in itself could drive you to drink! And as the season slips away, we have a selection of delicious wines to get you through September in sipping style! After you have tried these, we’d love to hear what you have to say about them. If you have [...]

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Leviathan - Proprietary Red 2005, Oakville, California

Date: Mon, Aug 20, 2007 Wine Tasting Wine Business

Garage wine project from Andy Erikson and Anie Favia Screaming Eagle’s wine maker is at it again, proving that great things do come from out of a garage! Made by the incredible husband and wife team of Andy Erickson, (Staglin, Hartwell, Favia, Ovid, Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle and Arietta), and Anie Favia (viticulturist for Abreu and [...]

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Rose Wines

Date: Wed, Jun 27, 2007 Wine Tasting Wine Business

The time has come to begin taking that pink juice in the wine bottle seriously. For those who still find themselves shaking in their shoes at the thought of bringing to their lips a glass of pink wine, GET OVER IT! Rosé wines are for all practical purposes, red wines that have had less skin and juice [...]

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Italians Hiring Top Architects to Style Wineries

Date: Tue, Apr 3, 2007 Wine Tasting Wine Business

ROME (Reuters) - Italian vineyards long ago turned their dank cellars into germ-free high tech vaults, but to compete on the wine tasting circuit they are now hiring world renowned architects to design avant-garde wineries. “Nowadays producing good wine is not enough,” says Lea Fiorentini, an oenologist with Tuscany’s Rocca di Frassinello, which is one of [...]

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