By Nick Antonaccio
We’re officially in the holiday season. With Thanksgiving under our belt (hopefully with no additional notches), the Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s celebratory gatherings are in full swing. Holiday festivities are typically focused on traditional gatherings in the homes of
Read MoreCelebrating the Upcoming Holidays at My Favorite Wine Bars The holiday season is upon us. Celebrations with family, friends and business associates are beginning to ramp up. What better way to relax with friends or family than at the modern-day
Read MoreAs I recently reported, I attended a wine tasting event in New York City. A consortium of the top winemakers across Italy presented their world-famous wines. The group, Grande Marche, is an amalgam of 19 family-owned wineries perennially considered the
Read MoreDuring the eight plus years of penning this weekly column and the twenty plus years of conducting corporate and private wine tasting events, I have been approached on numerous occasions with various questions. In the what’s-your-opinion category, I’ve been asked,
Read MoreLast week’s column focused on the threat of climate change on wine harvests. Regardless of which side of the argument one espouses – the reality vs. the perception of global warming – it is clear that recent harvests have been
Read MoreThe threat of global warming has been growing at an accelerated pace, according to many sources. Since the effects of climate change are slow but steady, many shrug off warnings as anecdotal, simply describing this phenomenon as temporary weather patterns
Read MoreMany of us have helped mark a special occasion with fine wine. What better way to celebrate and honor a spouse, child, family relative or friend than a gift that can be shared by all. The clinking of glasses filled
Read MoreRemember the old quip about a customer in a restaurant? “Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup.” “That’s all right. We won’t charge you for it.” The modern version of this seemingly trite joke could easily take place in the
Read MoreMuch has been written about the life and times of the Millennial Generation. They are unique in the history of our nation. Yet, almost paradoxically, they are the most informed and least financially secure generation. Whether measured in economic, financial
Read MoreRestaurant wine lists, crafted by today’s wine-focused chefs and highly educated sommeliers, can be the epitome of the overall experience at a restaurant. Many restaurants painstakingly pair food and wine offerings and invest significantly in well-stocked wine cellars. However, when
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