From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Geyser Peak Block Collection with David Bouley

by Marisa D'Vari28 January 2009

Curious how to impress friends with your wine knowledge without breaking the bank? If you are reading this column, you already realize that high-priced wine does not necessarily mean “better” wine. Instead, you will earn respect by choosing a delicious,…

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Tasting Bordeaux

by Marisa D'Vari28 January 2009
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Andrew Bell, ASA (r) at Union Des Grands Crus de Bordeaux “If only people could imagine the riches!” says a wine connoisseur friend, standing in the gorgeous ballroom of the historic Waldorf Astoria hotel in Manhattan. It is a sunny…

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Wine pairing with Jacob’s Creek winemaker & Australian celebrity chefs

by Marisa D'Vari25 January 2009

“Gorgeous mansion!” a woman says, accepting a tall flute of Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir from a server in a starched white jacket. We are standing in the hallway of the Honorable John Olsen, Australian Consul General, New York,…

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Restaurant Review: Switch at Wynn Encore, Las Vegas

by Marisa D'Vari18 January 2009

“Hey, the walls are moving!” I exclaim, putting down my glass of A.H. Hirsch Reserve bourbon. I’ve only had one sip, yet apparently it was a large one, because looking up, the ceiling is opening, too! “Relax,” says the waiter,…

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Restaurant Review: Wazuzu at Wynn Encore Resort, Las Vegas

by Marisa D'Vari16 January 2009

Asian fusion is so…2008!” proclaims a Barbie blonde holding court in the Wazuzu restaurant at the new Wynn Encore resort in Las Vegas. Like many of the glamorous diners at this most exotic restaurant, Barbie conducts herself with the air…

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How to Drink Wine in the New Economy

by Marisa D'Vari15 January 2009
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What is the last “luxury” to go in this new economy? If you are a twenty-something, who in the last several years has come to discover and enjoy wine, you may be the answer to the wine industry’s prayers. While…

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Cheers? Not this Year – Wine Market Council Releases Statistics

by Marisa D'Vari12 January 2009

One of the activities I look forward to every year is the annual Wine Market Council, which typically takes place at 9am (!) in one of my favorite spots in New York, the Public Library. It is the absolutely best…

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A Look at Cabernet Franc

by Marisa D'Vari8 January 2009
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Looking for a delicious, affordable, and trendy new grape varietal to dazzle your friends at impromptu wine tastings? Look no further than Cabernet Franc, an all too frequently overlooked varietal that pairs well with a wide variety of winter-themed cuisine….

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Review: Mumm NV Blanc de Noir

by Marisa D'Vari4 January 2009
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“I’ve had this wine before!” says a friend, savoring the pale salmon sparkling wine during a New Year’s brunch. “Was it at the Ritz-Carlton? The Peninsula hotel in L.A.? It was someplace posh …” When the subject of the conversation…

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