Nearly everyone who has ever done a wine tour of the Finger Lakes has stopped at Hazlitt on the East side of Seneca Lake. It’s Red Cat and other sweet wines are legendary, along with their college bar-like atmosphere. My very first memory of wine tasting was going to Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards with my parents. [...]
Archive for October, 2006
International Riesling Champion
Published by October 25th, 2006 in General and New York Wine. 0 CommentsOn Saturday, I found out that Atwater Estate Vineyards Reserve Riesling 2005 had won “Best North American Riesling” at the Hyatt National Riesling Challenge. This prestigious competition is held in Australia, and a Finger Lakes Riesling won this award for the second year in a row! (Last year it was Sheldrake Point’s uncomparable Riesling Ice [...]
Chardonnay and Popcorn
Published by October 25th, 2006 in General, New York Wine and Wine & Food. 0 CommentsSometimes the most simple wine and food pairings are the most divine. I was introduced to the brilliant pairing of Chardonnay and popcorn by Andrea Immer in her book, Great Tastes Made Simple. I’ve tried it several times, and its always great. Maybe because Chardonnay often tastes like apples, and apples and corn are both [...]
In Pursuit of the Wine Spectator Restaurant Award
Published by October 16th, 2006 in General, New York Wine and Wine & Food. 0 CommentsI am not a sommelier. I have never been a server in a fine dining restaurant (Bruno’s, California Pizza Kitchen, and Uno’s may have great pizza, but they don’t count). I had no experience (prior to March) in food and beverage managment. But when you are part of a new venture, you find yourself thrust [...]
Staff Development: Malbec
Published by October 16th, 2006 in General, Other Wine and Wine & Food. 0 CommentsThe staff at the NYWCC tasting room is awesome. They are friendly, they have wonderful palates for wine, and they will do just about anything for the good of the cause (often without my having to ask). Tomorrow marks the 4 month anniversary of the Center’s grand opening, and we still have the original 12 [...]
