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Etna DOC Bianco

It’s my brother’s birthday this weekend, and he’s an Italophile, so I have to go with an Italian wine. Noe e cosi male; in effetti, no puoi sbagliare con il vino italiano! I’m going with an Etna Bianco from the Etna DOC, a region aptly named for its proximity to Mount Etna. […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-08-08T09:31:23-04:00July 31st, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Wölffer Estate Sauvignon Blanc

What better wine to spend the last weekend in July with than Wölffer Estate’s Summer in a Bottle Sauvignon Blanc? The winery, based in Sagaponack, New York (on a gorgeous property on Long Island), has been making critically acclaimed wines for over 30 years. Not only is this wine all you want […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-08-04T11:40:57-04:00July 24th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

French Pool Toy Rose

Things are looking good for a summery weekend. Nothing beats a rose this time of year – it’s a glass of cold, pretty deliciousness. One that has caught my eye and palate lately is French Pool Toy. It’s a classic rose from the south of France made with Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah, so it’s […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-07-24T10:45:39-04:00July 17th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Bleu, blanc, et rouge for Bastille Day

There’s another red, white, and blue celebration coming up, except it’s bleu, blanc, et rouge. Bastille Day! As with the revolution on our shores, it’s a celebration of the French saying “enough” to royalty. It’s on July 14. There are Bastille Day celebrations all over, including French Restaurant Week in NYC through July 20 […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-07-17T12:46:21-04:00July 10th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Millbrook Gruner Veltliner

Happy 4th of July! The forecast for the weekend is looking really good – perfect for a crisp, cold white wine. Since we’re celebrating our country, let’s keep it American, and let’s keep it local, too. Head over to Millbrook Winery for a great selection – and an always enchanting […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-07-10T12:39:41-04:00July 3rd, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Bodegas Borsao Garnacha

Welcome summer – officially! And it looks like we may even have sunshine this weekend. To celebrate, how about this super-easy summertime favorite of the Spanish, a tinto de verano, which literally translates to summer red wine. It’s red wine poured over ice and topped with lemon soda and, if […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-07-10T12:40:04-04:00June 19th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Whitecliff Gamay Noir

With the Belmont Stakes at the Saratoga Racetrack on Saturday, it seems fitting to celebrate with a New York wine. I had the opportunity to taste several wines from Whitecliff Vineyard recently. With tasting rooms – and vineyards – in both Gardiner (their home base) and Hudson (just off the […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-06-27T14:26:10-04:00June 6th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Seaglass Pinot Noir

Summer, where are you? Memorial Day was beautiful, but now there’s more rain in the forecast. Alas. Luckily there are lots of wines to make any situation more cheerful and, in this case, summery. For this weekend, how about the Seaglass Pinot Noir? Pinot is a wine that goes well with just […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-06-06T12:09:57-04:00May 29th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Erath Pinot Noir

It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. It’s light until after 8 now, and the patio beckons. A wine you’ll always want to have on hand when it’s time for food off the grill is a light and lovely red with bright fruit notes, but plenty of juicy acidity. It’s […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-05-29T10:45:22-04:00May 22nd, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Freixenet Cordon Negro Cocktail

For those of us who will be tuning in to watch the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, we can feel that much more a part of the scene with a Black-Eyed Susan in our glass. That’s the official cocktail of the Preakness, a drink that reflects that beautiful flower that’s in bloom all over […]

By Dominique DeVito|2025-05-22T10:43:59-04:00May 15th, 2025|Wine of the Week|