The Vinho Verde Wine Experience is set to take place this Saturday, June 9th at Canoe Studios. This event brings together over specially curated Vinho Verde wineries paired with food bites from some of NYC’s hottest restaurants. There will be endless Vinho Verde tastings, delicious foods pairings, cocktails made by top mixologists, and sommeliers to share...
Terroir, pronounced “tare-wahr,” is a winemaking term that refers to the ways in which the climate, terrain, and soil of a specific region affect the flavor of the grapes grown there. This term has been used in different ways over the years. While it used to refer to anomalous conditions in particular production regions, such...
The River North Wine and Champagne Fest is taking place on September 19th from noon to 4pm. The festival welcomes wine lover and enthusiasts to come and sample more than 35 wines and champagnes along with gourmet cheese tastings. When: Saturday, September 19th, noon to 4pm Where: John Barleycorn, 149 W Kinzie St. How: Regular...
Edible Brooklyn is hosting Brooklyn Uncorked on Thursday, May 28th at 26 Bridge in Brooklyn. This food and wine tasting event invites wine lovers to enjoy award-winning New York State wines accompanied by food from some of the most popular restaurants in the city. Come discover some of the best local wineries. Where: 26 Bridge,...
Second Glass is on a mission to help people discover and drink new wines, and spread their appreciation for various wines. They host Wine Riot, an innovative wine tasting event, at several major cities across the country and their next stop is Chicago! Wine Riot Chicago will take place at the Great Hall at Chicago’s...
Moran’s Chelsea shares their recipe for Mulled Wine. This winter beverage is usually made by simmering red wine with various spices. There’s many variations out there. Mulled wine can be serve hot or warm. Ingredients 2 bottles of Pinot Noir 1/4 cup granulated sugar Zest of 1 orange Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup kirsch...
Uncorked.com has compiled a holiday gift guide with selected recommendations that would be great for gifts or a holiday party. They have a vast collection of wines from all over the world, red wines, white wines, sparkling wines, dessert wines, and prices fit for any budget. You can definitely find something to pair with any...
Tickets are now on sale for Village Voice’s newest Holiday Spirits tasting event to be held on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at Studio Square in Long Island City, Queens. The event will run from 7:30pm to 10:30pm with a VIP-only preview hour at 6:30pm. Guests will be have assess to unlimited samplings from over 25...
The durian, aka the “King of Fruits,” is a large and heavy, mean looking fruit from Southeast Asia, known for its strong pungent smell and spiky thorn exterior. Some people love it, while others are repelled and disgusted by the smell. Personally, I’m a huge fan of the durian. It’s so tasty and the smell...
The New York Wine Expo 2013 will take place March 1-3 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Tickets are available here.