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Pinot Blanc Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety that produces relatively full-bodied, rich white wines. It was originally grown in France's Burgundy region, and even today it is legally permitted to be used in white wines that say Bourgogne Blanc, or White Burgundy, on the label. However, the famous white wines of Burgundy are made of Chardonnay, so the...read more
 

Other United States Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Believe it or not, there are wineries in each and every one of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. This is surprising to most people, for when we think of American wine, we generally limit ourselves to California, New York State, Washington State, and Oregon. The truth, however, is that the wines produced in other parts of the...read more
 

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Rueda Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Rueda is primarily white wine country, and these delicious, fruity wines are as easy to drink and as fun to taste as any in Spain. They are generally made from the local variety Verdejo, though other varieties may be added to the blend. Sauvignon Blanc, that most popular of white grape varieties these days, is also seeing an upsurge in...read more
 

Tempranillo Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Tempranillo most famously provides the backbone to Spain's Rioja, which is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha (and occasionally a bit of Mazuelo and Graciano). The grape itself is thick-skinned and early-maturing, and when Tempranillo is made into a varietal wines, it tends to be full-flavored and dark-colored but not highly...

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Saborea Puerto Rico Culinary Extravaganza April 4-6

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

A gathering of renowned chefs in beautiful Puerto Rico. Fantastic food and wine to be had by all!

A gathering of renowned chefs in beautiful Puerto Rico. Fantastic food and wine to be had by all!', 'Last week I left the island of Grenada and headed for Puerto Rico to attend the Saborea Puerto Rico Culinary Extravaganza in San Juan. My friend Ventura, the executive chef at Coyaba Resort here in Grenada, is from Puerto Rico and was invited to...read more
 

Alone in the Crowd

Written By: Romany Reagan on Monday, March 10, 2008

A Performance in Brooklyn Asks Us to Reevaluate our Daily Strangers.

Well I'm back in the city, and what better way to celebrate my return to the Capital of Culture than by seeing some thee-a-tah. Last night I had the pleasure of seeing something completely new at the Bushwick Starr (207 Starr St., Brooklyn). I grabbed a glass of red at the homey concession stand and settled in to watch Metro, an original work...read more
 

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Spanish Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Monday, July 31, 2006
Spain is one of the most exciting wine-producing countries in the world these days. The range of high-quality and affordable wines is unrivaled on the Continent, and because Spanish wines are just now beginning to be appreciated by a wider audience than ever before, it is still possible to find an excellent bottle of Spanish wine in this...read more
 

Rioja Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Monday, July 31, 2006
Rioja is the largest, most important, and most highly regarded wine region in Spain. It is located in the central zone of northeastern Spain, and as such, its climate is affected by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. As a result, the wines of Rioja are generally well-balanced with both the lovely acids of cooler-weather wines...read more
 

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Ribera del Duero Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Monday, July 31, 2006
Ribera del Duero is one of those regions that is world-renowned for a single wine, the Vega Sicilia. This is a powerful red that is made from Tempranillo (known as Tinto del Pais in the local parlance), Garnacha, and the Bordeaux varietals Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vega Sicilia is aged in oak and commands high prices similar to...read more