2020 has made everything feel upside down at times, and New Zealand-based winery Brancott Estate takes that sentiment quite literally as they flip the kiwi script.
During quarantine, it takes a little extra motivation to put down the 12 pm cocktail and fulfill your daily living room fitness goal. But now thanks to BABE Wine, there’s really no excuse to not get off the couch.
The event allowed guests to sample a selection of wines from the expansive and innovative chateau in the heart of the Beaujolais region in France.
Beverly Hills Food and Wine Festival raises a glass to a fantastic weekend filled with the best of food and wines you can find all throughout Los Angeles.
Her Name Was Carmen launched their Wine Wednesdays on March 27th, running from 6-9 p.m.
The Temecula Valley Wine Country, celebrating its 50th year, is fast becoming one of Southern California’s hotspots and a travel must.
Ruffino Wines hosted it’s Prosecco & Petals event at Lower East Side’s The Popup Florist on April 26th.
Ruffino commemorated the occasion on October 17th. To pay homage to its Italian roots, the brand held the Anniversary Dinner at West Village’s hotspot pizzeria, Emily.
Beppe D’ Andrea, Ruffino’s Global Brand Ambassador, spoke about the brand’s heritage and origins. The brand was born when cousins Leopoldo and Ilario established their winery in Pontassieve, Italy in 1877. They started with a simple belief: that the best wines come from the best vineyards. Since then, the brand has gone on to make it’s wines with the highest quality fruit and modern cellar techniques, embracing history and tradition along the way.
The menu featured Emily’s classic pizzas paired with a selection of Ruffino’s best wines.
Some of our favorite pizza’s included The Emily (pistachio, honey, truffle Sottocenere), The Quattro (bacon, pickled chili, ranch), and The Classic (sauce, farm cheese, mozzarella).
Guests were encouraged to fill out their favorite pizza + wine combos before they left the party.
Ruffino features five kinds of wines:
- Riserva Ducale: This collection features two of Ruffino’s flagship wines: Riserva Ducale and Riserva Ducale Oro.
- Estate Wines: These red wines are produced in small batches, using fruit from Ruffino’s Tuscan Estate vineyards.
- Tuscan Reds: This collection features something for everyone’s palate, with both traditional and modern wines.
- White Wines: I love white wine because it’s light and fruity. I especially loved the Lumina Pinot Grigio, it pairs perfectly with a Margherita Pizza.
- Sparkling Wines: These sparkling wines are grown in Northern Italy. My favorite? The Sparkling Rosé.
Plus, we break down the myriad of labels and authorizations that come with being a wine producer in Europe.
Last night luxury wine retailer Millesima held a VIP wine tasting at their Upper East Side location for a complimentary three-vintage pour of their Château La Gaffelière.