I never thought to enjoy amaretto too much until I found the new limited edition of Disaronno. This is the world’s most famous Italian liqueur, and I think it’s a perfect fit for the holiday season. DISARONNO has partnered with Italian fashion house TRUSSARDI to launch a limited-edition bottle that’s dressed in the brand’s notable texture and […]
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.
Bulleit Bourbon is one of my favorite bourbons in the market. They may be owned by a big brand, and I do enjoy focusing on smaller craft distilleries, but I can’t help it; I love Bulleit! They are always staying innovative and now have a limited edition collection of tattooed bottles. These bottles are designed […]
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.
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the New York Distilling Company in Brooklyn a few weeks ago. This distillery is known for producing Dorothy Parker Gin and Ragtime Rye, but they also produce more labels as well. Whiskey tasting, in general, is tough, even for someone as experienced like me. I enjoy whiskey, especially […]
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.
I recently discovered Pineau Des Charentes, which is a spirited wine from France. This fortified wine gained AOC status in 1945 and is comprised from freshly pressed grape must and cognac. It’s a fresh and fruit forward wine, that can be enjoyed on its own as well as in cocktails. Due to its time spent […]
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.
It’s National Tequila Day on July 24th! This day is celebrated with plenty of cocktails, and one of my new favorite tequila’s I tried recently is Riazul Tequila. This spirit is smooth, from the dedication and quality they put into harvesting the agave plants all the way to distilling. This 100% Blue Agave Tequila has […]
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.
How much do you know about Sake? I know that I enjoy drinking it, as well as learning about it! I first dove into sake while working at Hakkasan as a Sommelier, where we served a lot of sake. It was interesting to learn about because, like wine, sake has aromas, flavors, and body. For […]
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.
Seagrams Vodka is a trusted name in the American vodka industry. It’s produced using high-quality American grain which when 5x distilled, gives it a smooth and clean taste. As we know, the vodka market is saturated with flavors. From cupcakes, chocolate, and whipped cream, to mango, melon, and even sriracha, it’s just so overwhelming. I […]
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.
St. Patrick’s Day is this Saturday, March 17th. This is a fun day for me not only because of my Irish heritage but because there’s nothing I love more than corned beef and Irish whiskey! This year my whiskey choices were a bit different when pairing my corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. I spiced things […]
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.
Winter is here! If you are like me, you’re probably still finishing up your holiday shopping and are looking for those last minute items. Spirits are a great gift to give this time of year because not only does the right bottle look great on a home bar, but you can find many unique spirits […]
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.
Let’s help to end poaching of the African Elephant!! South African cream liqueur, Amarula, is in the fight to end poaching of one the world’s most beloved species: the African elephant. While poaching occurs in Africa, it is very much a global issue and is not one to take lightly. Amarula Cream Liqueur recently launched 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.
Today we celebrate National Tequila Day! For those of you looking for something one of a kind and alluring to sip, Allaire Privée Tequila is a stylish, high quality crafted tequila that is as beautiful as the bottle it comes in. This premium tequila is made with 100% select blue weber agave that is slowly cooked to […]
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.
I had the pleasure of meeting Tom Bulleit, Master Distiller and owner of Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. Together we tasted through some incredible Bulleit cocktails as well as the whiskeys neat. The tasting was led by Tom as well as the National Brand Ambassador Ewan Morgan. The pair of them have incredible chemistry when discussing 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.
