It seems I only get the chance to blog while on the road. I've been busy since my last trip to France. School is geting progressively harder with much independent study & alot of tasting. I'm on my way back to France & England in 2 wks for a study tour that will probably be my last trip abroad for at least a year unless I get someone to sponsor me!
I've found a couple of new wine bars in NY my favorite one being Solex in the East Village. Frenchy was working next door at a organic place that didn't look so exciting to me so I visited with Alajandro the barman at this sassy new French wine bar owned by the same guys that brought you Bar Veloce. Very interesting little bites menu with cheeses, pates, tarts, etc.... I opted for the quiche with a Burgundy by the glass. If you happen on this place try the quiche! It was the best I've had since Strasbourgh. The wine list had some good finds for 10.00 and up along with a pretty fair bottle list covering many regions at decent prices.
My winery job has been busy since our GM left & her job has been split up between a few of us.
We have come out with a few new releases that are really interesting including Frontanac which was made from young grapes from a local farm. It's a med+ across the board with notes of stewed stone fruits, cherry pie, a touch of forest floor and a little earthy quality on the nose & palate. Hat's off to Kristop on this one it's Delicious.
I've been teaching a series of classes that are starting to get some good press including a fellow blogger Kathleen Lisson that wrote me up on blogspot. Also the Times Herald is really helping with mention in the Sunday wine column. I'll write more on happenings soon!
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