Wine With Kristen

Rainbow of wine colors.

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:06:51 -0400

Rainbow of wine colors.

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Fri, 17 May 2013 10:01:12 -0400

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Do you enjoy Indian cuisine? Do you like New York? Do you drink wine? If you answered yes to even one of these questions, this class is for you!

We have expanded this class to include more wine and more food pairings! This time we tackle Indian fare with New York wines. You heard me right, we have an expert Chef in Indian cuisine which will be a terrific pairing with the cool climate wines of the Finger Lakes.

We will cover topics such as:

Going to or hosting a party? What type of wine should you bring/have?
How to order off a restaurant wine list
How to hold a wine glass
How to identify what you like (or don’t) about wine
Tips to pair your wine and food

You’ll be able to ask anything about wine and get helpful tips to pick the perfect wine to go with any situation.

We will taste at least four great value wines from New York featuring the Finger Lakes (think wines like Riesling) that you can enjoy all summer. In addition, Chef Mahima will prepare, present and provide three perfectly paired noshes of Indian fare. All food will be natutslly gluten free as well!!!

With these nuggets of knowledge, you’ll be in the coolest wine-nerd in the room!

I’m gonna guess this means I’m close to about 75...

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:59 -0400

I’m gonna guess this means I’m close to about 75 tons of wine so far in my life?!

Someone check my math.

40 Under 40: America's Tastemakers

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:15:00 -0400

40 Under 40: America's Tastemakers: While I am just barely too old to make this list (wink), I am...

While I can never seem to take a regular photo…I always...

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:50 -0400

While I can never seem to take a regular photo…I always have a great time doing wine dinners. This one was with Chef Melissa Gellert (seen in the blur) for a birthday celebration. It was a lovely night and I think we hit the pairings pretty spot on! My personal favorite was the Salmon Ceviche and the Dr. Franks Grüner Veltliner…or maybe the Crispy Chicken and the Angeline Pinot Noir…I can’t decide! : )

Charles Ellner Brut Rosé

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

France

Paired with: Herbed Polenta “Fries” with Muhamarra (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)

2011

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Grüner Veltliner

New York

Paired with: Salmon Ceviche with Micro Greens and asparagus

2011

Mönchhof Ürziger Würzgarten

Riesling Kabinett

Germany

Paired with: Lentil and Rhubarb Curry, Cucumber Lime Raita, Cumin Naan

2011

Angeline Reserve

Pinot Noir

California

Paired with: Crispy Pressed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Aleppo pepper marinade

2011

Scrapona

Moscato d’Asti

Italy

2005

Kopke LBV Porto

Portugal

2010

Antech

Blanquette de Limoux

France

Paired with: Chocolate Coconut Truffles with Mint and cheese with fruit

Check out Chef Melissa at www.facebook.com/chefmelissagellert

Loved this Italian rose of Nebbiolo from Parusso. I’ve...

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:01:17 -0400

Loved this Italian rose of Nebbiolo from Parusso. I’ve never had a rose of this variety usually in Barolo, so it was extra nerdy and fun.

Gorgeous rich dark pink color and with a striking about of bold fruit that will pair with pretty much anything. I had it by itself and it was delightful.

Tis the season for Rosato!

Red Wine Bunch: Yet Another Reason to Drink Red Wine

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:26:32 -0400

Red Wine Bunch: Yet Another Reason to Drink Red Wine: redwinebunch: Did you know that red wine...

Sommelier, Jake Young helped us pick out this gem of a Napa...

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:01:04 -0400

Sommelier, Jake Young helped us pick out this gem of a Napa blend for our terrific steaks at Insignia in Smithtown , NY.

2008 Rocket Science is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Tannat and Petit Verdot. This dark inky black and blue fruited wine was perfectly suited for our carnivore meal.

These home made potato chips with caviar and crème fraîche from...

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:01:00 -0400

These home made potato chips with caviar and crème fraîche from @lauragrimmer were absolutely delicious with Antech’s 2010 Blanquette De Limoux..and would be with ANY dry sparkling wine…sooooo good.

Check out Laura Grimmer at http://perfectpairnyc.com

Girl power for the wine industry!

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:53 -0400

Girl power for the wine industry!

I saw this article on Sunday Morning about product flops, like...

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:54 -0400

I saw this article on Sunday Morning about product flops, like New Coke and the Segway, but in the footage there was a flash of a product called Wine and Dine DInner. I had to find out what this was…

A company called Heublein Spirits, the maker of A1 Steak sauce, put its Wine and Dine dinners on sale in the mid 1970s for about a buck. Buyers thought they were getting a dinner along with a perfectly paired wine to sip.

However, the wine was there to be used in the sauce (Macaroni with Chablis sauce in this case), and if the consumer didn’t read the directions and poured the wine in a glass to sip, it was cooking wine…with salt added. Blech.

Today no one would be brave enough to actually sell a food and wine pairing like this…but should they?

I wonder how much this renovation would cost?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:01:13 -0400

I wonder how much this renovation would cost?

6 Classic Perfect Pairings with Wine | Wine Folly

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:06 -0400

6 Classic Perfect Pairings with Wine | Wine Folly: Have you tried any of these wine an food...

"voov picko"

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:50 -0400

“voov picko” - This is my favorite spelling and pronunciation I’ve heard of a well...

This Sangiovese blend almost got lost in my wine rack…I...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:50 -0400

This Sangiovese blend almost got lost in my wine rack…I honestly wasn’t going to open this particular bottle, didn’t even know I had it, but accidentally did one Saturday night when starting to prepare dinner. Happy accident!

The 2005 Ceppaiano Toscana “Alle VIole” was a surprise, very old world in it’s expression, which might have something to do with a bit more development due to it’s age. Balsamic and even some anise scents got me really excited to have with my kale salad with pecorino (a familiar Tuscan cheese) and cranberries and my simple quinoa pasta with tomato sauce. Perfecto!

Not just Port comes out of Portugal, you can also get some...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:50 -0400

Not just Port comes out of Portugal, you can also get some terrific value and interesting red wines.

I was excited about tasting this particular bottle called Alente Premium (not sure what the “premium” designates) because it was my first experience with the grape, Trincadeira, with possible origins in the Alentejo region where this wine is made. This wine also has 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo), is aged in American Oak and has a full bodied boldness that anyone who enjoys California Cabernet, Malbec or Petite Sirah would be absolutely satisfied.

And at under $10 your wallet will say, “Saude!”

Happy Malbec World Day! This Agua De Piedra is one of my fav...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:01:09 -0400

Happy Malbec World Day! This Agua De Piedra is one of my fav Malbecs in the under $15 category and always rocks the burger! Dark, bold and big fruited with a bit of smokiness.

Enjoy a Malbec today!

Words like Jumilla and Monastrell got you toungue tied? Well,...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:01:00 -0400

Words like Jumilla and Monastrell got you toungue tied? Well, don’t speak and just drink this bold red from Spain. South and West of Valencia this grape loves the hot sun and ripens late giving it intense power, but with a fresh black fruited taste.

EXTRA CRED: This grape is also known as Mourvedre in France where it is used in Rhone and Provence blends.

Malbec World Day

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:01:18 -0400

Malbec World Day: Today at 5p.m. Eastern Time USA! Celebrate the 3rd Annual Malbec World Day with a...

This Sunday at 5p.m. I am celebrating the 3rd Annual Malbec...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:49:52 -0400

This Sunday at 5p.m. I am celebrating the 3rd Annual Malbec World Day with a live Virtual Tasting! Check out http://bit.ly/12J6k2M ! Join me!