I’ll begin by stating that this event at Hermann J. Weimer (HJW) Vineyard was advertised as a barrel tasting… I did not realize it would become an epic barrel/cellar tasting where we would try everything from a brand new 2016 … Continue reading Tasting the Old and New at Hermann J. Weimer Vineyard
The first rule of Rosé Soirée, is that what happens at Rosé Soirée stays at Rosé Soirée… until everyone shares it on Instagram. The Rosé Soirée is a night dedicated to one type of wine, Rosé! Despite having a rough past due to its … Continue reading Rosé Soirée: Like Fight Club, but with Pink Wine
I LOVE sparkling wine. Regardless of style or method, I love sparkling wine. There are a few wineries from the Finger Lakes that are making fantastic and delicious sparkling wines, including some made in the traditional method (this is the where … Continue reading Bollinger Tasting at Century Liquor and Wines
On Friday night, I got the opportunity to do something I’m super passionate about- teach a blind wine tasting seminar! When I was a student at the University of Edinburgh, I was part of their Wine Society, which had a … Continue reading Teaching Blind Wine Tasting at RMSC Uncorked & On Tap
I was at a dinner a few months ago and was chatting with someone about Finger Lakes wine. We were discussing how much its changed over the last decade, and how its becoming a true wine destination. After gabbing for … Continue reading Syrah, Syrah and More Syrah: Horizontal Tasting from Five Wineries
