Winter Whites Eliminate Winter Blues
As you may imagine, I'm not talking about snow or a towel/bedding sale here. I recently took advantage of Black Stallion Winery's Winter White Sale: a bottle of their…See More
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Mohegan Sun Wine Fest: A Wide Range of Tasting Experiences
If you’ve ever attended the Mohegan Sun Wine Fest, you already know that it’s one gigantic bonanza of not only wine tastings but a stellar line-up of celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, food samplings of top regional cuisine (extra charge), and plenty of beer and liquor tasting opportunities as well. The cover charge for this main…See More
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Black Stallion Winery Produces Tasty Muscat
As with many distinctive vineyards throughout the world, there is a story behind Napa Valley’s Black Stallion Winery. Situated in the Oak Knoll District, this 32 acre estate was once home to the Silverado Horseman’s Center. The equestrian center…See More
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Keep Partying With Pol Roger Brut Reserve
Plenty of folks ring in the New Year with a bottle of top quality bubbly. But I'm willing to bet that not many of us continue celebrating with this libation throughout the year. I realize Champagne isn't exactly a budget beverage but it would be a shame to not also include it at your next birthday, reunion, or Thanksgiving feast. Especially when it's…See More
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Santi Moscato: More Than A Dessert Wine
I'm always impressed when a wine visually reflects its terroir. You actually begin getting to know it just by pouring. My most recent instance of this was when I tasted Santi Moscato Montedoro 2010. Santi Moscato grapes are grown in Italy's Trentino region…See More
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Churchill’s Port
I'm officially declaring November "Port & Fireplace Month". As far as wines go, you can't get much more autumnal than Port. Light a crackling fire in the fireplace scaring off the chill, and enjoy the fall foliage outside your window while savoring a glass of Churchill's Port poured…See More
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Leopold Gourmel Organic Cognac
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a full portfolio wine tasting sponsored by Frederick Wildman, a major importer of top quality vintages. Held at Guastavino’s which is located under NYC’s 59th Street Bridge, both levels were packed with tasting tables. Amidst the sea of tasty and venerable wines…See More
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Box Wines Perfect for Outdoor Parties
Don't let school calendars or the arrival of Labor Day dictate when summer ends! You have until September 22nd my friend, so pack your favorite picnic and hit road! The crowds filled with screaming children and college partiers have vaporized, beaches are wide open offering free admission, and swimming is now actually the warmest ever after soaking in all of the sun's longest summer rays.OK, so now you have followed my advice, perhaps packing your favorite fried chicken or BBQ along with sugar…See More
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Kosher Wines Just in Time for Passover
A specific set of foods and their attendant rituals are inextricably linked to Passover. Like eating matza (unleavened bread), maror (bitter herbs), charoset (a sweet mixture of apples, honey, & nuts) and the requisite 4 cups of wine after toasting to L’Chaim (life). Did you know that there are now some delicious…See More
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My Favorite Tastings at Sun Wine Fest 2011
This past weekend’s Sun Wine Fest at Mohegan Sun Casino was a bonanza of top chefs demonstrating their skills on stage to packed audiences, a surprising variety of beer & liquor tastings, and of course a vast treasure trove of wine sampling. My…See More
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Winter Whites Eliminate Winter Blues
As you may imagine, I'm not talking about snow or a towel/bedding sale here. I recently took advantage of Black Stallion Winery's Winter White Sale: a bottle of their…
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 7:15pm
Mohegan Sun Wine Fest: A Wide Range of Tasting Experiences
If you’ve ever attended the Mohegan Sun Wine Fest, you already know that it’s one gigantic bonanza of not only wine tastings but a stellar line-up of celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, food samplings of top regional cuisine (extra charge), and plenty of beer and liquor tasting opportunities as well. The cover…
ContinuePosted on January 24, 2012 at 8:07pm
Black Stallion Winery Produces Tasty Muscat
As with many distinctive vineyards throughout the world, there is a story behind Napa Valley’s Black Stallion Winery. Situated in the Oak Knoll District, this 32 acre estate was once home to the Silverado Horseman’s Center. The equestrian…
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:08pm
Keep Partying With Pol Roger Brut Reserve
Plenty of folks ring in the New Year with a bottle of top quality bubbly. But I'm willing to bet that not many of us continue celebrating with this libation throughout the year. I realize Champagne isn't exactly a budget beverage but it would be a shame to not also include it at your next birthday, reunion, or Thanksgiving feast. Especially when it's…
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Portugal has many autochthones grape varieties, red and whites.
White varieties are very interesting, with very different characters, but SYRIA also called Códega do Larinho is fantastic, with citrons aromas of tangerine and orange.
Portugal Dão region has the most gastronomic wines: fresh, intense, elegant with very nice acidity, made with autochthonous grapes from very particularly varieties.
Just try.
I am a producer in Portuguese Dão region, and I suggest you to taste an old Dão.
Just see what Paul White Thinks about as:
“So far, Portugal has managed to remain true to its traditions, while at the same time offering up a huge range of distinctive grape varieties and unusual wine styles precisely when many of us are tiring of endless New World makeovers of French varietals.
Dao has a lot going for it in that respect: first rate grape varieties firmly rooted in granite-based ‘terroir’ that sparkles back like diamonds, all this shaped by a growing season that’s relatively gentler and longer than other Portuguese regions. Although relatively unknown and sometimes tricky to pronounce, Dao’s red wines offer consumers genuinely new and exciting tasting experiences.”
Visit please our web-site, for now it’s just in Portuguese, but to see photos you don’t need any translation: www.quintadaboavista.eu
Hope to hear from you soon.