I had the absolute pleasure of tasting Champagne Collet recently on a beautiful sunny day last month. Champagne is very special but should be consumed more than just on special occasions. I believe Champagne can be splurge-worthy and is something not to overlook when enjoying a nice day with your friends or a special someone, […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Do you love Frosé? I most certainly do, and once I got my hands on a bottle of Bloomers Frosé, I now have endless spring and summer frozen possibilities! I recently tried it while home on a chilly NJ day celebrating my mother’s birthday. Shes always my go-to taste tester, and I thought, “who’s a […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Eden Ciders, a producer of Heritage Cider and Ice Cider has made its mark in the canned category now with canned heritage ciders! I had the pleasure of tasting these ciders this fall, and they’re perfect for all your holiday parties. Cider has seen a big boom over the past few years, and people are […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Women have always made history, especially when it comes to changing the game and pushing boundaries. Today, you see more women in more powerful positions than ever before and when it comes to the wine industry this is changing as well. Not only are more women becoming winemakers but now, thanks to emBRAZEN Wines, these […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean we have to stop grilling our favorite foods! I recently decided to spend Labor Day grilling up a storm in my NYC apartment thanks to Ravage Wines, Pitmaster Hugh Mangum’s of Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, and the Gotham Smokeless Grill. I discovered Ravage wines a few years ago […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Today is National Cabernet Sauvignon Day! With so many cabernets out there, it can be hard to choose what to drink tonight to celebrate. To save you the trouble, I chose a fun Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina! Achaval Ferrer started in 1998 when a group of Italian and Argentine friends joined forces to make […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
One of the most distinguished and long-standing wine brands in Alsace, France is Lucien Albrecht. This winery produces wine styles such as Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rosé, Cremant d’Alsace Blanc de Blanc, and a variety of white wines. These wines are very important to the region, and as one of the top producers, it’s important for the […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Summer is here and when it’s not raining it’s nice to enjoy time outside! In New York whenever it’s a nice day out people flock to bars, parks, and rooftops to score some vitamin d and some drinks. Lillet is from Podensac, which is a small village south of Bordeaux. This is the birthplace of […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Born in the nano-brewery in Boston, MA, the Sam Adams New England IPA is a bold and smooth beer that’s medium bodied and full of citrus. The slight sweetness in this IPA is perfectly balanced by the pineapple notes and grapefruit hop character. I love hops but I know for some it can be too bitter […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Living and working in Manhattan leaves me little time to explore the outer boroughs of New York because there’s still so much to see and do in the city. After living here five years now, I have come to the realization that it’s just my excuse and that I needed to get out and explore more; […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
The Oscars return on March 4th and Champagne Piper-Heidsieck will be served during the event! This is an exciting year again for both the Oscars nominees as well as Piper-Heidsieck because of what a star-studded event it is. The bottle this year is an Art-Deco Inspired Limited Edition Magnum that commemorates the “Golden Age of Hollywood”. “We are particularly proud […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
The advancements in technology have changed how we interact with different pastimes. The same significant developments have been advancing the dining experience in restaurants. A quick examination of our habits would suggest that we now engage with technology before we step out our homes for certain dining experiences. According to Statistic Brain, 57 percent of […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
