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Tour de Beef at DeBragga & Spitler
For years I’d heard the term “dry aged” mentioned at steak houses but wasn’t too familiar with what it meant. As someone who likes to use the freshest ingredients available when I cook, I didn’t...
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Highlights from the Grand Tasting
If you’re looking for more wines, beers, spirits and small bites than you could ever hope to taste in one afternoon you’ll find it at the New York City Wine & Food Festival’s Grand Tasting. This...
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An Interview with Chef Eric Ripert
Chef Eric Ripert needs no introduction. A French native and world-renowned chef, Ripert is truly a master in the kitchen. Just one visit to Manhattan’s Le Bernardin where Ripert is executive chef will...
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New York City Wine & Food Festival: Meatpacking Uncorked
Food and wine fans flocked to New York City’s Meatpacking District over the Columbus Day holiday weekend for the 2010 New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine and Travel +...
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AG Pick: Heron Hill Chardonnay 2009
Need a break from overly oaked California Chardonnay? Head across the country to upstate New York for Heron Hill Winery’s elegant and satisfying 2009 unoaked Chardonnay. Heron Hill has been producing...
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A Taste of Finger Lakes Riesling
With its cool climate and the influence of lakes and hills, the Finger Lakes region in New York is well suited for Riesling. This AVA (American Viticultural Area) is located in the western part of the...
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Winter Whites: White Wines in Season
White wine is in season even when the weather is cool. Here are five white wines to try tonight: Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 13% alcohol $22 If you think...
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Red Wines from the Finger Lakes
Regular readers know that the Amateur Gastronomer is a fan of Riesling from the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York. But how do their red wines taste? We were invited to find out in a virtual...
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2012 Finger Lakes Riesling Report
Say hello to the class of 2012. With a series of virtual tastings, the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance celebrated the release of the 2012 Rieslings. From dry to sweet, Riesling comes in a variety of styles...
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Five Rosé Wines to Enjoy this Summer
The summer of rosé is in full swing! It’s an international love affair, with rosé wine being made around the world from a variety of different grapes. Try one of these AG picks tonight: Cune Rosado...
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Finger Lakes Wine Virtual Tasting
Join @amgastronomer and @FLXwine on Twitter Wednesday, April 29th for a virtual tasting of Finger Lakes Wine. The tasting will feature Cabernet Franc and Lemberger from this region in upstate New York....
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Cabernet Franc and Lemberger: Red Wines of the Finger Lakes
Riesling is the undisputed signature white wine grape of the Finger Lakes. But as for the signature red wine grape of this region in upstate New York, should it be Cabernet Franc or Lemberger? The...
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