The Crush

  1. Champagne and You

    Champagne and You

    Or, How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bubbles.

Keep Discovering...
  1. Panna Cotta & Sauternes: A Sweet Counterpart

    Panna Cotta & Sauternes: A Sweet Counterpart

    There are some wine pairings that marry perfectly.

  2. Palate Character : A More Intuitive Way to Shop for Wine

    Palate Character : A More Intuitive Way to Shop for Wine

    Palate Character is a much more natural and intuitive way to organize wine than by grape varietal or region—the predominant flawed approach used by the vast majority of wine retailers today. 

More Goodness
  1. A Perfect Manhattan

    A Perfect Manhattan

    A subtle variation on a classic cocktail. 

  2. Wine, Salumi, and a Chat with Luca Martini Di Cigala of San Giusto Di Rentenanno

    Wine, Salumi, and a Chat with Luca Martini Di Cigala of San Giusto Di Rentenanno

    I am a longtime fan of San Giusto Di Rentenanno, especially Percarlo, one of the best expressions of Sangiovese in Tuscany. This wine demonstrates a unique balance of power and elegance.

  3. Delicious Pasta, Made Simply

    Delicious Pasta, Made Simply

    The late entrepreneur and larger-than-life Gianni Brunelli and his wife, Laura Vacca, founded Le Logge in 1977, as well as his namesake winery. Laura continues the tradition of quality in both.

  4. Stay Cool

    Stay Cool

    With the advent of Spring and the arrival of warmer weather in NYC, I am reminded of all the wonderful benefits that accompany seasonal change.

  5. Debunking the Myth that Brunello Comes in Only Two Styles: Traditional Versus Modern

    Debunking the Myth that Brunello Comes in Only Two Styles: Traditional Versus Modern

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