Posts tagged as:

tasting notes

ABCs of Wine: Tasting “Anything But Chardonnay”

by Marisa D'Vari20 December 2009
Thumbnail image for ABCs of Wine: Tasting “Anything But Chardonnay”

Apremont Appellation in the French Alps
 
As a wine educator, one of the most pleasurable aspects of my profession is choosing a theme for a class and introducing students to exciting wines or wine regions I have discovered. And here in Manhattan, this is a special challenge, because in this jaded city most everyone dabbling in [...]

1 comment

Review: Feudo Principi Di Butera Nero D’Avola

by Marisa D'Vari1 September 2009
Thumbnail image for Review: Feudo Principi Di Butera Nero D’Avola

Italy is one of the world’s most imported wines, and for good reason – the country boasts more than 1000 different varieties of grapes. Many collectors swoon for their Barolo and Barbaresco, high-acid, long lived wines that pack a powerful…

0 comments

Tasting wine from Mac Murray Ranch

by Marisa D'Vari9 August 2009
Thumbnail image for Tasting wine from Mac Murray Ranch

Part 1: Tale of Two Pinot Noir One of the pleasures of those who love Pinot Noir is blind tasting various producers and deciding if they are Old World or New World, and then trying to pinpoint the producer’s exact…

0 comments

Pairing Wine With Steak

by Marisa D'Vari14 July 2009
Thumbnail image for Pairing Wine With Steak

Summertime ….and the grilling is easy. So what’s for dinner tonight? A thick, juicy steak? Most people think “steak” and automatically reach for a California Cabernet. And if a Cab is your go-to wine for steak, you are on the…

0 comments

Flavors of Merlot …

by Marisa D'Vari30 July 2007

… of course, there are wine shops and there are wine shops. A shop I often visit lacks the upscale ambiance of many featured recently in Zagat’s new listing, yet it has these incredibly great-value wines from France. Recently I…

1 comment

Marketing that Wine Club

by Marisa D'Vari21 March 2007
Thumbnail image for Marketing that Wine Club

… and we get email. Recently, an east coast winery marketing person emailed me to ask about how to market their wine club and increase profitability. Many of you know I wrote the book, Building Buzz: How to Reach and…

2 comments

Tasting Note Wine Trends

by Marisa D'Vari9 March 2007

If you pay attention to wine trends, chances are you make sure you pour your wine into the correctly shaped glass. This says a lot about you. However, if Pinotblogger is to be believed, your tasting notebook also matters. I’ve…

0 comments