Berlucchi 61 Franciacorta Rose
Franciacorta is the Italian answer to Champagne of France. Located in the Lombardia region, it’s dedicated to sparkling wines made pretty much from the same...
Serge Z
Wineswinging at Mana Restaurant in Leavenworth
by Serge Z
Mana restaurant is part of the exciting trend in the rural United States. Roll back 10-15 years, and there are far fewer options for NYC...
Mailly Grand Cru Reserve Champagne
by Serge Z
Mailly Grand Cru Reserve Champagne was our pick to start the holiday season on a sparkling note! Some people look forward to holiday shopping for...
Tasting Vintage Champagne vs Sparkling
by Serge Z
We thought 2022 needed to go out with a bang, and tasting vintage Champagne vs sparkling from other European regions was a perfect theme for...
Common Sabrage Mistakes
by Serge Z
What are the common sabrage mistakes? What is Sabrage anyway? It’s a most spectacular way of opening the Champagne. According to the legend of sabrage,...
Avinyó Gran Reserva Cava 2014 “La Ticota Selecció”
by Serge Z
Avinyó Gran Reserva Cava 2014 “La Ticota Selecció” is a rare artisanal bubbly from Spain that we made part of our Annual Sabrage Party. In...
Vigneto Saetti RossoViola 2021
by Serge Z
2021 Vigneto Saetti RossoViola is the most stunning Lambrusco we have ever tried. It can hardly be mistaken for any other. Vigneto Saetti Story Vigneto...
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016
by Serge Z
Based on raving reviews of wine critics, we had high expectations for Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016. Having tried it a couple of...
Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc
by Serge Z
We wondered what inspired Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc’s name. It all became clear as we tasted the wine. Coming from one of the first vineyards...
