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Diesel Farm Wine and Olive Oil
(23 September 2009) - Branching out from denim and distressed fashion and looking to a different part of their Italian heritage, Diesel recently started to produce their own wine and olive oil under the Diesel Farm label. Diesel's premium offerings include a '99, '04 and '05 Chardonnay for €110, an '04 and '05 Merlot/Cabernet blend for €148, an '04 and '05 Pinot Nero for €138, a Grappa for...
(23 September 2009) - Branching out from denim and distressed fashion and looking to a different part of their Italian heritage, Diesel recently started to produce their own wine and olive oil under the Diesel Farm label. Diesel's premium offerings include a '99, '04 and '05 Chardonnay for €110, an '04 and '05 Merlot/Cabernet blend for €148, an '04 and '05 Pinot Nero for €138, a Grappa for...
Matt Skinner: Heard It Through The Grapevine
(17 February 2009) - Sommelier Matt Skinner is back with even more essential information for laid-back wine enthusiasts, which he pours out in his new book "Heard It Through The Grapevine," a follow-up to his award-winning book "Thirsty Work." Skinner's ability to organize the innumerable facets of wine into five main categories—shopping, drinking, eating, sleeping and well-being—is only part of what makes this book so valuable. The advice written...
(17 February 2009) - Sommelier Matt Skinner is back with even more essential information for laid-back wine enthusiasts, which he pours out in his new book "Heard It Through The Grapevine," a follow-up to his award-winning book "Thirsty Work." Skinner's ability to organize the innumerable facets of wine into five main categories—shopping, drinking, eating, sleeping and well-being—is only part of what makes this book so valuable. The advice written...
Govino Wine Glasses
(04 February 2009) - by Ariston Anderson We've broken more wine glasses than we care to remember. And forget about putting out the good stuff at parties, but drinking wine out of a plastic cup kills the taste. However, not all plastic cups are created equally. Made of shatterproof thermoplastic polymer resin, Govino wine glasses are designed just like crystal stemless ware. And like crystal, there is no leaching...
(04 February 2009) - by Ariston Anderson We've broken more wine glasses than we care to remember. And forget about putting out the good stuff at parties, but drinking wine out of a plastic cup kills the taste. However, not all plastic cups are created equally. Made of shatterproof thermoplastic polymer resin, Govino wine glasses are designed just like crystal stemless ware. And like crystal, there is no leaching...
Quinta da Romaneira in Northern Portugal's Winelands
(19 September 2008) - by Juliet Kinsman Cobbled and colonial but also contemporary and quirky, I recently had the chance to stay at the brand-new Douro Valley hotel, Quinta da Romaneira. From one look at the interior design it's clear that super-picky attention to detail is paramount. Thierry Teyssier, the creator of Quinta dos Sonhos (Romaneira's Portuguese name) considered every color, visualized every view, procured the highest spec...
(19 September 2008) - by Juliet Kinsman Cobbled and colonial but also contemporary and quirky, I recently had the chance to stay at the brand-new Douro Valley hotel, Quinta da Romaneira. From one look at the interior design it's clear that super-picky attention to detail is paramount. Thierry Teyssier, the creator of Quinta dos Sonhos (Romaneira's Portuguese name) considered every color, visualized every view, procured the highest spec...
Riedel Decanters
(18 March 2008) - New from the generations-old family glassware-makers Riedel, this series of decanters takes its inspiration from birds for a collection that's as striking as it is functional. Designed by Maximillian Riedel (also responsible for leading the stemless revolution) and his father Georg and handmade by artisans in their Austrian factory, the leaded crystal vessels are all aerodynamic lines and dramatic dimensions. While the Swan (above...
(18 March 2008) - New from the generations-old family glassware-makers Riedel, this series of decanters takes its inspiration from birds for a collection that's as striking as it is functional. Designed by Maximillian Riedel (also responsible for leading the stemless revolution) and his father Georg and handmade by artisans in their Austrian factory, the leaded crystal vessels are all aerodynamic lines and dramatic dimensions. While the Swan (above...
Wine no Hajimekata DS
(04 December 2007) - Earlier this month, video-game maker Square Enix (the company behind the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series) released Wine no Hajimekata DS, a wine tasting game for the Nintendo DS. The game teaches wine enthusiasts how to taste and pair wines, and to facilitate the process, the first 1,000 units include a bottle of Dourthe No. 1. There isn't an English version of the...
(04 December 2007) - Earlier this month, video-game maker Square Enix (the company behind the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series) released Wine no Hajimekata DS, a wine tasting game for the Nintendo DS. The game teaches wine enthusiasts how to taste and pair wines, and to facilitate the process, the first 1,000 units include a bottle of Dourthe No. 1. There isn't an English version of the...
Thirst Wine Merchants
(26 October 2007) - Specializing in hard-to-find wines from small vintners out of California, Germany, Italy and mainly France, Thirst Wine Merchants is a carefully curated wine shop. Located in the historic Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, they also carry a small collection of elusive whiskeys, bitters and other hard liquors. With a welcoming environment, there's none of the attitude, snobbery or intimidation at Thirst that unfortunately...
(26 October 2007) - Specializing in hard-to-find wines from small vintners out of California, Germany, Italy and mainly France, Thirst Wine Merchants is a carefully curated wine shop. Located in the historic Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, they also carry a small collection of elusive whiskeys, bitters and other hard liquors. With a welcoming environment, there's none of the attitude, snobbery or intimidation at Thirst that unfortunately...
Josh Jakus Winepocket
(17 July 2007) - Winepocket, the latest design by California-based Josh Jakus, is one of those products you never knew you needed, but when you discover it, it seems like the perfect solution. I never like spending a decent amount of money on a bottle of wine to see it promptly put into a cheap plastic bag or a crumpled paper. Jakus' Winepocket can either be an extra...
(17 July 2007) - Winepocket, the latest design by California-based Josh Jakus, is one of those products you never knew you needed, but when you discover it, it seems like the perfect solution. I never like spending a decent amount of money on a bottle of wine to see it promptly put into a cheap plastic bag or a crumpled paper. Jakus' Winepocket can either be an extra...
Three Places To Enjoy Wine Without The Fuss
(23 April 2007) - We like wine at Cool Hunting but we don't like the whiff of snobbery that often accompanies it, which is why these three places are more than welcome to top up our glass. In their own way, they're helping to demystify what's behind the label, encouraging drinkers to experiment without fear. The Sampler (above left) recently opened in Islington, North London to much fanfare....
(23 April 2007) - We like wine at Cool Hunting but we don't like the whiff of snobbery that often accompanies it, which is why these three places are more than welcome to top up our glass. In their own way, they're helping to demystify what's behind the label, encouraging drinkers to experiment without fear. The Sampler (above left) recently opened in Islington, North London to much fanfare....
Seth Kinmont's Still
(06 February 2007) - In our final pick from the current well-edited selection of goods at NYC boutique Project No. 8 we chose this curiosity/art object by Northern California sculptor Seth Kinmont. "The Still" is an edition of 15 hand-blown pyrex receptacles based on a complex mathematical formula that Kinmont derived to condense, reduce and transform a bottle of wine over the course of dinner. By the end...
(06 February 2007) - In our final pick from the current well-edited selection of goods at NYC boutique Project No. 8 we chose this curiosity/art object by Northern California sculptor Seth Kinmont. "The Still" is an edition of 15 hand-blown pyrex receptacles based on a complex mathematical formula that Kinmont derived to condense, reduce and transform a bottle of wine over the course of dinner. By the end...
Pallino Wine Glass
(24 January 2007) - Whatever your philosophy, there is no questioning whether these glasses are half empty or half full. An Italian bistro style wine glass, the 6oz. Pallino Wine Glasses have a line at the halfway mark, with the Italian word for optimist above the line and pessimist below. Get a set of six for $27 at Sur La Table. If beer is your drink of choice,...
(24 January 2007) - Whatever your philosophy, there is no questioning whether these glasses are half empty or half full. An Italian bistro style wine glass, the 6oz. Pallino Wine Glasses have a line at the halfway mark, with the Italian word for optimist above the line and pessimist below. Get a set of six for $27 at Sur La Table. If beer is your drink of choice,...
Menu Wine Decanter
(17 November 2006) - Further to Leti's post, whether it's from box or bottle (as I prefer) red wine invariably tastes better if it's decanted, thanks to the oxygenation that occurs. One of the most attractive decanters I've come across is this one in glass and steel, designed for Danish company Menu by Louise Christ Frederiksen. Besides looking good, the broad base significantly improves aeration. Menu also has...
(17 November 2006) - Further to Leti's post, whether it's from box or bottle (as I prefer) red wine invariably tastes better if it's decanted, thanks to the oxygenation that occurs. One of the most attractive decanters I've come across is this one in glass and steel, designed for Danish company Menu by Louise Christ Frederiksen. Besides looking good, the broad base significantly improves aeration. Menu also has...
Menu Wine Decanter
(17 November 2006) - Further to Leti's post, whether it's from box or bottle (as I prefer) red wine invariably tastes better if it's decanted, thanks to the oxygenation that occurs. One of the most attractive decanters I've come across is this one in glass and steel, designed for Danish company Menu by Louise Christ Frederiksen. Besides looking good, the broad base significantly improves aeration. Menu also has...
(17 November 2006) - Further to Leti's post, whether it's from box or bottle (as I prefer) red wine invariably tastes better if it's decanted, thanks to the oxygenation that occurs. One of the most attractive decanters I've come across is this one in glass and steel, designed for Danish company Menu by Louise Christ Frederiksen. Besides looking good, the broad base significantly improves aeration. Menu also has...
Boxed Wine
(16 November 2006) - The fastest growing sector of the American wine market, boxed wine is starting to shake off its stigma as the gauche alternative to bottles. Wines that actually taste good can now be found in ecologically-sound, well-designed packaging without sacrificing quality. Here are a few of the better boxed wines featuring latest packaging innovations and some accessories to go with them. Black Box Black Box...
(16 November 2006) - The fastest growing sector of the American wine market, boxed wine is starting to shake off its stigma as the gauche alternative to bottles. Wines that actually taste good can now be found in ecologically-sound, well-designed packaging without sacrificing quality. Here are a few of the better boxed wines featuring latest packaging innovations and some accessories to go with them. Black Box Black Box...
What to Drink with What You Eat
(19 September 2006) - For aspiring foodies there's finally a definitive guide to beverage and food pairings. Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, the award-winning co-authors of Becoming a Chef, Dining Out and The New American Chef have compiled expert advice from America's top sommeliers and other experts in What to Drink with What You Eat. Taking a holistic—almost philosophical—approach the book offers ways to increase enjoyment of food...
(19 September 2006) - For aspiring foodies there's finally a definitive guide to beverage and food pairings. Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, the award-winning co-authors of Becoming a Chef, Dining Out and The New American Chef have compiled expert advice from America's top sommeliers and other experts in What to Drink with What You Eat. Taking a holistic—almost philosophical—approach the book offers ways to increase enjoyment of food...
Wine Cellar Sorbets
(14 August 2006) - Wine Cellar Sorbets are a novel option for dessert or a creative addition to a meal. Made by two childhood friends in Brooklyn, sorbets currently come in seven different vintages starring some familiar wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Zinfandel. CH favorites include the Champagne, a subtle, less sweet choice with hints of lemon and fruit, and the Pinot Noir, which is dry with a...
(14 August 2006) - Wine Cellar Sorbets are a novel option for dessert or a creative addition to a meal. Made by two childhood friends in Brooklyn, sorbets currently come in seven different vintages starring some familiar wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Zinfandel. CH favorites include the Champagne, a subtle, less sweet choice with hints of lemon and fruit, and the Pinot Noir, which is dry with a...
Anette's Chocolates: Beer and Chardonnay Brittle
(14 July 2006) - Anette and her brother Brent make all kinds of tasty treats in their Napa chocolate shop. Inspired by the great food and wine that surrounds them they've integrated local ingredients into their products and are well known for their wine truffles and chocolate and wine sauces. With temperatures in the 90s in NYC their brittles offer a better choice for summer. It started with...
(14 July 2006) - Anette and her brother Brent make all kinds of tasty treats in their Napa chocolate shop. Inspired by the great food and wine that surrounds them they've integrated local ingredients into their products and are well known for their wine truffles and chocolate and wine sauces. With temperatures in the 90s in NYC their brittles offer a better choice for summer. It started with...
Gaggenau IK 360 Wine Cooler
(15 March 2006) - So you've got your (probably illegal) aged Cohiba Esplendidos, your smuggled in Camembert au Calvados and a fine bottle of Krug Rosé, but don't have one place where they can all age comfortably? Try Gaggenau's new IK 360 series, which offers you three humidified zones to accomodate all of your aging/storage needs. The optional humidor is hand-made from solid rare woods and can hold...
(15 March 2006) - So you've got your (probably illegal) aged Cohiba Esplendidos, your smuggled in Camembert au Calvados and a fine bottle of Krug Rosé, but don't have one place where they can all age comfortably? Try Gaggenau's new IK 360 series, which offers you three humidified zones to accomodate all of your aging/storage needs. The optional humidor is hand-made from solid rare woods and can hold...
WinePod
(08 March 2006) - Our friends at Thrillist "a free, 4-times-weekly email that sifts through the crap to find guys the best services, gadgets, gear, bars and restaurants in New York" wrote about the WinePod today. More than just a home winery, the WinePod experience blends an online user community, expert advice from an on-staff enologist, and sophisticated software to help you understand and inform you about the...
(08 March 2006) - Our friends at Thrillist "a free, 4-times-weekly email that sifts through the crap to find guys the best services, gadgets, gear, bars and restaurants in New York" wrote about the WinePod today. More than just a home winery, the WinePod experience blends an online user community, expert advice from an on-staff enologist, and sophisticated software to help you understand and inform you about the...
Appellation Wine & Spirits
(22 December 2005) - You have to get a little excited knowing that the organic food marketplace is getting big enough and consumers informed enough that a store like Appellation Wine & Spirits can have a successful business. This wine and spirits shop is unremarkable on first glance—sparse, low key—but walking inside and browsing through their products you soon start to realize that the descriptions of the wines...
(22 December 2005) - You have to get a little excited knowing that the organic food marketplace is getting big enough and consumers informed enough that a store like Appellation Wine & Spirits can have a successful business. This wine and spirits shop is unremarkable on first glance—sparse, low key—but walking inside and browsing through their products you soon start to realize that the descriptions of the wines...
Thirsty Work by Matt Skinner
(22 November 2005) - Matt believes that everyone can learn about, understand, and enjoy the pleasures of wine without carrying around little pocket charts, subscribing to glossy wine magazines and using fancy words to describe the experience. And anyone fortunate enough to have eaten at Fifteen, Jamie Oliver's restaurant in London, has experienced Matt Skinner's "Thirsty Work." As the sommelier at Fifteen (or "head of the wine team"...
(22 November 2005) - Matt believes that everyone can learn about, understand, and enjoy the pleasures of wine without carrying around little pocket charts, subscribing to glossy wine magazines and using fancy words to describe the experience. And anyone fortunate enough to have eaten at Fifteen, Jamie Oliver's restaurant in London, has experienced Matt Skinner's "Thirsty Work." As the sommelier at Fifteen (or "head of the wine team"...
Have Lunch in Style
(30 March 2005) - Built NY put out a great wine carrying bag (I have the two bottle ByoBag and I absolutely love it). This year, they may have topped their design with two new products: a six-pack carrying bag and a lunch bag. All of their products are made out of neoprene, so food or beverages stay hot or cold. In addition to acting as an insulator,...
(30 March 2005) - Built NY put out a great wine carrying bag (I have the two bottle ByoBag and I absolutely love it). This year, they may have topped their design with two new products: a six-pack carrying bag and a lunch bag. All of their products are made out of neoprene, so food or beverages stay hot or cold. In addition to acting as an insulator,...
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