Kristen Siebecker has been a great fan of viticulture and vinification since her first illicit sip of Boone's Farm wine beverage many years ago.
More recently, she became a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, completed the Advanced Certification program from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust with distinction and is certified in Advanced Blind Tasting by the American Sommelier Association. Kristen continued to hone her skills for several years in the wine retail industry, advising customers and assisting in the “Sommelier for an Evening” program.
Kristen is available for all things wine related! She is the currently the Events Director for Swirl Events providing private and corporate wine tastings in the NYC area. In addition, she is a wine consultant and occasional on-site sommelier for Good Commons, a retreat center in Vermont, as well as the NYC Celiac Meet-Up group.
Kristen's current favorite wine is Cotes de Provence Rose! Spring is here!
Feel free to contact Kristen about wine pairing, shopping for wine, sourcing appropriate wines for your next special event, or putting together your own tasting!
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Such a great idea, @Fastvinic in Barcelona has enotech machines that give you local wines to go along with your sandwich (gluten free bread, too!)
Most Popular Wines 2012 Restaurant Poll
I was delighted to attend this tasting in New York that featured over 120 wineries showing off their most popular wines from a poll done at the end of 2011.
Some of my favorite producers that were representing were Iron Horse, Schramsberg, Grgich, Ridge and Domaine du Vieux Lazeret.
You really can’t go wrong with these producers, they always impress and show well at the table.
As Mr. Campbell said about whether to switch from wine and cocktails to coffee at the end of dinner, he says “I’m having too much fun for coffee. “
Well said, Pete.
FREE Massage from your lovelies here at Good Commons! Register by 5/31 for our Gluten-Free Gourmet Weekend June 21-24 & receive a free 1-hour massage during the retreat. Email info@goodcommons.com to register and/or e-mail me at winewithkristen@gmail.com for more info.
Happy Mother’s Day! You know what she wants, kids!
Thanks to VTR mother of two for the pic.
MOST RECENT REVELATION CONCERNING WINE:I was invited to a dinner at a prominent wine collector’s house where I learned that no matter what kind of excellent wine you drink, if you drink more than 10—not just tasting, but consuming full bottles—you don’t remember much about them.” -Chef Morimoto
Burgundy Wine Week
In New York until May 9, you have the opportunity to check out what any wine lover can appreciate…Burgundy.
I had the pleasure of attending the opening tasting at Burgundy Wine Company where there was an excellent selection of reps from the famed wine terroir. My personal favorites were the Domaine Fourrey Chablis 2010, the Seigneurie De Posanges pommard and the Julienas 2010 Chateau de Boise de la Salle.
Mai Oui!
D’Fwine on 30 Rock. I was thinking it might be Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio based on the color. D’Fwhat varietal do you think it is?
Truth: this is not an upside-down picture!
At a local bodega in Castellon, Spain, I found this image of upending wine. I feared to pick up any of the bottles to look at the labels knowing that I would be the one to ruin the display and break all of the bottles.
But what was it’s purpose? Besides to keep the cork moist, why put the wines upside-down? Thoughts?
Possibly the most “excellent” non-alcoholic grape juice I have ever had…Merlot?!?!…I admit, I am having trouble finding out how a Merlot grape can also make a great tasting grape juice if it is a vitis-vinifera species. Help?
