Toasting Italy, the Land of Wine

The February issue of New Jersey Monthly is all about Italian food. I thought we should give some equal time to Italian wine, which is as essential to the Italian dining experience as bread and pasta.

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Wines and Weather

The latest Wine Spectator Vintage Chart arrived recently as the first snow of winter was accumulating in my front yard. Given that we had a few feet of snow by this time last year, the flakes reminded me of how the weather changes from year to year.

Tags: Bordeaux

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New Law is a Win-Win for Wine Lovers

The growth of New Jersey’s wine industry has long been stunted by what our vintners viewed as troublesome regulations. A reform bill signed into law this week should change all that—and could energize a growth spurt for the state’s wine biz.

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Be Happy, Drink Safely

The New Year celebrations are over and it seems all the fun is behind us. Today this seems to be especially true. Last month, I wrote about Champagne and wine gifts; this month I’m thinking about one of my Grandfather’s favorite sayings: “Everything in moderation.”

Tags: Riesling | La Spinetta Bricoo Quaglia | Moscato d'Asti

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Feasting on Fondue

A warm fire, the football playoffs (go Giants!) and cheese fondue are long-standing winter traditions in my home. This traditional Swiss dish not only goes well with wine but also has wine as a main ingredient.

Tags: Wall Street Journal | Finlandia Inc. | fondue

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A Happy New Year Ahead for Jersey Wine Biz?

As 2011 draws to a close, New Jersey winemakers are eagerly awaiting a vote in the state Assembly that will affect the future of the Garden State wine industry.

Tags: Tomasello, Ollie | Wine Legislation

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Ring in the New Year With Something Unique

As the New Year approaches, I like to think that each year is unique, with its own milestones. In that spirit, I will be welcoming in 2012 with a Champagne that is also unique.

Tags: Champagne | Frantz, Ruth | Henri's Reserve

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