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THE REAL MOSCATO
I.E.E.M. (International Event & Exhibition Management) an agency specializing in marketing, events production and public relations for the wine industry curated one of the best Italian wine experiences with its tri-city tour: Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour. The first stop was, my sweet home Chicago on October 21, 2019 at [...]
Champagne Basics
October 18, 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of #ChampagneDay, a yearly social media celebration made possible by Champagne lovers from around the world." Comité Champagne We provide some recommendations for Champagne Day in our October newsletter (Link). Read on for some champagne basics that will help you understand these magical [...]
Fall Wine and Food Pairing with Heartfelt Catering
I am so excited for my second appearance on ABC 7 Windy City Live, a popular Chicago morning show! Tune in at 1:00 PM central time to watch my recommendations for Fall wines paired with deliciousness from Heartfelt Catering! Below are Cecelia Hamilton, Chef/Owner of Heartfelt Caterings thoughts on Fall [...]
Wine Notes 9/25/19: DOMAINE PIERRE GUILLEMOT SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE BLANC “DESSUS LES GOLLARDES” 2015
Wine: Domaine Pierre Guillemot SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE BLANC “DESSUS LES GOLLARDES" 2015 Region: Burgundy, France Grapes: 70% Pinot Blanc and 30% Chardonnay Price: $45 Taste: This wine has an appealing chalky texture with flavors of papayas, lemons and apricots. Pairs with: This wine is exceptional. A real conversation starter. Open this when you’re looking [...]
Wine Notes 9/18/2019: Leuta Tau Toscana 2013
Wine of the Week- Wine: Leuta Tau, Toscana, 2013 Region: Tuscany, Italy Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah Price: $29.00 Taste: Full bodied, commanding with a rich velvety quality. Notes of cherries, balsamic, dark chocolate, worn leather and the zing of paprika. Pairs with: Date night! This is the wine [...]
Wine Notes 9/11/2019 Cannonball Eleven, Sauvignon Blanc, 2017
Wine: Cannonball Eleven, Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc Price: $21 Taste: This wine is luscious with joyful acidity. Taste of kumquats, guava, passion fruit, mango, and melons. Pairs with: A sunny day or a cloudy day when you’re craving sunshine. This is a [...]
Wine Notes: Gruet Blanc de Noir 9/4/2019
Wine: Gruet Blanc de Noir Region: New Mexico Grapes: Pinot Noir Price: Taste: This wine starts off linear then blooms in the mouth with flavor of grilled pears, ripe berries, anise, sweet cherries and herbs. Pairs with: Sunday morning watching FYI: New Mexico is America’s oldest wine growing region. According [...]
Wine Notes: 8/28/19 Gros Ventre, Campbell Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016
Wine: Gros Ventre, Campbell Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Region: Sonoma Coast, California Grapes: Pinot Noir Price: $60 Taste: This is a toe-clenching, soul snatching, hold yourself and scream in the name of delicousness wine. The wine sashays on the tongue, splendid red berry fruit, mushroom, pine tree, mint leaves [...]
Wine of the Week Wine Notes- 8/21/2019
Wine: 2015 Sharrott Winery TRIO Region: New Jersey, Outer Coastal Plain Grapes: 50% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot Price: $34.99 Taste: This wine is impressive! The wine smells of berries, cassis, and lavender. It’s medium bodied, electric on the tongue, chewy and bursting with dark fruit, pepper, leather [...]
