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Sunday, June 7th, 2009
WINES OF FRATELLI CAVALLOTTO, PIEDMONT, ITALY
In an interview, which we did after tasting these wines with winemaker Alfio Cavallotto, he gave his impressions and comments about them. With his permission, we have paraphrased his thoughts and comments along with parker tasting notes to share with you.
‘Mahesh Lekkala, owner of Wine Legend with Alfio Cavallotto of Cavallotto
winery’
CAVALLOTTO, DOLCETTTO D’ALBA, VIGNA SCOT, […]
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Saturday, March 7th, 2009
FREDERICK WILDMAN
2007 BURGUNDY PORTFOLIO TASTING
IN THE BARREL AND WELL OVER IT TOO!
We recently had the pleasure of tasting numerous 2007 Burgundy wines from the Frederick Wildman portfolio. We were pleasantly surprised if not excited by the promise shown by many of these terrific wines.
Though a somewhat difficult vintage, the end result happens to be wines, which are surprisingly user-friendly, approachable and in some cases-down right juicy!
These […]
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Friday, February 13th, 2009
The 2005 Barolo Report
Making this very short and sweet, unlike the Barolos themselves, this is how we found the 2005’s, which we tasted upon their release in NYC.
While tasting through these wines, the words, which came to mind were: “gripping, elegant and beautifully balanced.” “Gorgeous aromatics of classic violets and dried herbs, both on the nose and palate.” […]
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Alain Junguenet Wine Dinner
We are pleased to announce a wine dinner being held on Thursday evening, July 17th, 2008 at Fascino Restaurant in Montclair.
This five-course menu prepared by Chef Ryan DiPersio, will be paired with some of the fabulous Rhone wines of the Alain Junguenet wine Portfolio. Alain and his son John will be in attendance and speaking […]
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Which Wines are better at Beating The Heat?
Whether it comes to ice-cold cocktails or wines, we all have preferences when it comes to which libations we prefer to drink in hot weather.
Some of us cannot handle drinking a high in alcohol; tannic red wine during the hot summer months and naturally turn to other alternatives.
On this note, many people gravitate toward the […]
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
This is the stuff that WOW is made of!
There are many great things about being in the wine business. We get to meet interesting people, travel and taste great wines with the focus on making them accessible to our customers.
Yesterday was one of those great wine days, because we had the opportunity to taste the new releases from the great Tuscan and Piedmont […]
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Monday, November 5th, 2007
Report on Grand Tasting Dinner Wines
EXCEPTIONAL WINES SERVED AT OUR VIP WINE DINNER
NOW HERE FOR ENJOYMENT AT YOUR TABLE
As many of you know, Wine Legend held its Grand Tasting at The Manor on October 18. We had a tremendous turnout to sample the over three hundred wines and spirits being poured. We also offered the option for people to […]
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Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Do You Beaujolais?
Beaujolais is one heck of a misunderstood wine.
It is misunderstood because of its association with “Nouveau, which happens to be a “far cry†from the quality of village and Cru Beaujolais wines.
Beaujolais is made from the juicy, cherry-laden Gamay grape, which can be vinified anywhere from light to full bodied.
The simple Beaujolais wines can be […]
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Thursday, September 13th, 2007
WineLegend’s Top Ten Wines list for sipping in September
The thought that the summer is over… well this in itself could drive you to drink! And as the season slips away, we have a selection of delicious wines to get you through September in sipping style!
After you have tried these, we’d love to hear what you have to say about them. If you have […]
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Monday, August 20th, 2007
Leviathan - Proprietary Red 2005, Oakville, California
Garage wine project from Andy Erikson and Anie Favia
Screaming Eagle’s wine maker is at it again, proving that great things do come from out of a garage!
Made by the incredible husband and wife team of Andy Erickson, (Staglin, Hartwell, Favia, Ovid, Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle and Arietta), and Anie Favia (viticulturist for Abreu and […]
