http://youtube.com/watch?v=pIjUyvjBrjY I finally saw ‘Io sono Amore’ (‘I am Love’) yesterday. It was, in general, a very poetic moment in my life: a warm Sunday afternoon in New York City, an older art house theater, an audience made up of young professionals, seasoned movie goers, Upper East Side middle aged Jewish couples, couples who’ve probably [...]
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There are (at least) two truths when it comes to sparkling wine. 1) Not all sparkling wine is created equal. 2) Not all sparkling wine should be compared to champagne. It is true that Champagne is the behemoth of the sparkling wine category. It’s exclusive. It’s collectible. (If you ever get your hands a pre-1999 [...]
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Dear Reader, since my last post, a lot has happened, but, most importantly, I entered the worlds of post-college employment and investment management and consulting. I moved to Boston. I (very modernly and precisely) decorated my studio apartment on the Common. I put my Amex to work on red wine and a subscription to the [...]
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“Page Nord Vineyard Syrah” Surh Luchtel (Napa Valley) 2006 100% Syrah 14.8% Alcohol Avg Price: $28/bottle One of my first days back from school, I went to MCC with my parents and some mutual friends for a tasting of Surh Luchtel wines, hosted by the club and the vintner himself. I don’t remember much of the specifics [...]
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“Santa Ema Sauvignon Blanc” Vina Santa Ema (Chile) 2007 100% Sauvignon Blanc 13% Alcohol Avg Price: $12 / bottle Confession: I actually started reviewing wines about a year ago when I was not nearly old enough to drink and when I knew next to nothing about wine. Every Thursday night, a friend and I would [...]
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I know, I never vented my frustrations over Thursday’s Gun Control Ruling. Just trust me when I say that there were many, which my mother can attest to since she’s the one who heard me curse at the tv screen for several hours after work (in front of my grandmother, mind you). Today, however, I [...]
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