Wine Blog

If Riesling is the unofficial white grape of New York, then Cabernet Franc is our red. This bold black grape is one of the main grapes used in Bordeaux wine blends, typically being blended with Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. It came to popularity in the 1600s in the Loire Valley, where it actually helped to create the - Read More

Riesling has a bit of a strange reputation. It’s a German wine that used to be consumed as a sweet, dessert wine, as most variations were cloyingly sweet and best when cold. While these do still exist, there is a new Riesling in town and it hails from New York State.  In the northern part - Read More

Of the white wines from France, we probably think of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio first. It’s not necessarily that they are the best or most interesting (although they can be) but rather that they’re the most common and therefore the most widely known. As you’ve probably learned by now, the wine world is - Read More

Wine + cheese = joy. Cheeseboards and charcuterie can and should absolutely be enjoyed all year long but there’s something about bringing a spread to the park on a sunny day or hanging out on a patio watching a sunset on a warm evening that really just makes it all taste so much better. We’ve - Read More

We love rosé- I mean, how can you not? It’s cute, it tastes good, it’s the drink of the summer. But it’s a widely misunderstood beverage and we think it’s high time that people give rosé the true credit it is due. Below you’ll find five interesting facts about rosé that you may have not - Read More

If you’re looking for a destination getaway that’s just a few short hours away from the city, look no further than Lake George. Known as the original American vacation, the Adirondacks have been a haven for families all along the East Coast as the place to be during the summer season since the 1860s. Lake - Read More

We got our first taste of summer this week with an above 80-degree day which made us crave the sunny weather even more. Yes, we begged for spring but now we’re getting ready for summer, with its park picnics, patio sipping, and warm nights. It’s time to put away our deep reds and bring out - Read More

There are literally thousands of varietals of grapes grown around the world, plus about a thousand more waiting to be discovered. Some are grown for wine, some are grown for juice, but each tells a story of the land it comes from. The varietal is the actual grape from which a wine or juice is - Read More

It’s time, folks! Now that it’s finally May, we’re in food and beverage festival season and coming up this weekend is our personal favorite (duh!), the Brooklyn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival! This is an event that we’re excited for, not only because it’s one of our own, but because it really brings a - Read More

We’ve all been there- you’re at a dinner party and someone pours wine, and you’re about to go for it when you look around and see everyone swirling and sniffing their glass. Confusion ensues. Don’t worry, we’ll help you and then you can do it too! Sure, the art of wine tasting is deeply involved - Read More

Say it with us: gahr-GAH-neh-gah. It’s not just a cool word, it’s the sixth most planted white grape in all of Italy. You can find it in the Veneto region which is in the northeastern part of the country in the provinces of Vicenza and Verona. In Sicily, the Garganega grape is locally known as - Read More

In our recent article, we discussed the idea of biodynamic wines and how they’re becoming more and more popular around the United States. We also mentioned organic wines, which are slightly different but are also showing up around wine shops and bars, especially here in New York. So what is organic wine? Well to put - Read More

Until recently, if you wanted a “quality wine list” you had to get a table at one of the top restaurants in New York. You know, the ones like Per Se and Le Bernardin- the extremely nice, quite upscale, fine dining establishments. These were the institutions with the best sommeliers that were taking trips to - Read More

These days, we’re seeing a huge focus on eco-friendly and sustainable everything from recycling to the making of clothes and home cleaning products to food and drink. Here at New York Wine Events, we totally support these efforts. Our earth is a magical place and we want to keep it as beautiful and perfect as - Read More

Hello, April! With spring comes flowers, sunshine, and the beginnings of a season of picnics in the parks and on balconies or patios (if you’re lucky enough to have one!) We’ve compiled a quick list of delicious spring wines whose vintages are coming into their own this season, and we think you should check them - Read More

Springtime is the best time, and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors while tasting wines and making new friends! Check out the list below for food and drink festivals happening in the city and upstate. April 5th and 6th: NYC Craft Beer Festival A ticket to this gets you samples from 75 breweries focusing on - Read More

Well, we have officially entered the season of spring, and you know what that means! Time to take some day trips with us to the lovely wine countries of New York. If you didn’t already know, you have the fantastic opportunity to meet and greet with some of this state’s finest winemakers and taste their - Read More

Whitecliff Vineyard, one of the Hudson Valley’s largest vineyards, is owned by husband and wife team Michael Migliore and Yancey Stanforth-Migliore. They met in the late 1970’s rock climbing on the Shawangunk Ridge, got married in the early 80s and quickly began building their winery. Michael had been living on their property while he was - Read More

Okay, so here at New York Wine Events, we sometimes occasionally drink things that aren’t wine. Obviously, wine is our number one choice but sometimes a moment calls for something with a bit more punch or just that little something extra. When those times come, we like to turn to our friend limoncello. Never heard - Read More

Although they purchased their land in 2003, Harry and Carole Robibero didn’t truly begin their winemaking journey until 2007 when the previous vineyard vacated the space. They spent the following years making renovations and planting three full acres of grape vines to create the Hudson Valley establishment it is today. Robibero Family Vineyards isn’t a - Read More

With a 200-acre property on the North Fork, Martha Clara Vineyards has made a name for itself in the Long Island wine community as well as throughout the state of New York. The land became a vineyard with the first grape planting in 1996 by the Entenmann Family, as in one of the largest baked - Read More

Although white wine gets a reputation for being more of a spring and summer beverage, we believe that all wines have the right to shine during any season. Now, of course, there are some whites that really are better when consumed on the patio of a cute bar in Brooklyn on a sunny June afternoon - Read More

Seated in that gorgeous North Fork of Long Island are the Pellegrini Vineyards, a 14,000 square foot winery complex that has been producing wines since the early 1990s. The land was purchased by Bob and Joyce Pellegrini in 1991 and they quickly began creating a facility that would be focused on every minute detail of - Read More

Sure, it’s already the end of February (even though January took two years) and we’re technically about to start looking into spring, but it really feels like winter has been dragging on forever. Waking up to bitter cold temperatures and dodging weird snow squalls halfway through the workday sure has gotten old. So what do - Read More

The Hudson Valley wine region is lush with fantastic wineries and beautiful vineyards, and it’s recently begun to make a national name for itself among the wine community. While more and more establishments pop up along the Hudson River, there is one winery that’s been there since the beginning. Cozied up in Marlboro, NY is - Read More

As we mentioned in the last article, hybrid wines are one of New York’s greatest assets in terms of the global wine industry. A key player in the hybrid community is Baco Noir, which happens to live in upstate New York as well. It was created by Francois Baco in the late 1800s by crossing - Read More

The Noble Grapes (the six classic varietals that began the wine obsession back in the day) are obviously an essential part of viticulture and will always hold an important place in the past and future of winemaking. That said, this is 2019, and innovation is the name of the game. This can be in regards - Read More

If you’ve been following along with your articles, then you know just how much we love New York wines and wineries. This state is a mecca for new and innovative creations, as well as classic and elegant centuries old varietals, and we are here for all of it. One of the organizations that support the - Read More

The Romans, as we know, are the ancestors of culture. Through the language of Latin, the architectural influence, the brilliance of engineering, and of course, the glorious art of viticulture, the effects of the Romans are still found consistently throughout modern society. In ancient Roman culture, wine was a “democratic” drink, and was offered to - Read More

The faraway land of Sicily is one that that has caught international interest for hundreds of years. Throughout the centuries, the now-Italian island of Sicily has been under the rule of many different countries, which has helped to develop quite the rich cultural history. Starting in 8th century BC, Sicily was originally colonized by the - Read More

In our previous article about the Piedmont wine region of Italy, we discussed a few of the world-famous wines that are made there, one of them being the Barolo. Because there are so many wonderful grapes and wines from that region, we didn’t have much time to discuss the true joy that is the Barolo, - Read More

We already know Italy’s claim to fame in the wine industry- it’s the number one producing country in the entire world and is home to some of the oldest vineyards on the planet. The entire country is full of gorgeous wineries creating some fabulous ones, but there’s one in particular that constantly gains international attention. - Read More

   Ah 2018, you were…a year. For the wine industry in America, it was a pretty interesting year actually. Let’s take a look at how our favorite grape-based beverage did these past 12 months. In 2018, we saw the first nudge toward negative growth in off-premise sales since 1993, according to the annual Silicon Valley - Read More

Winter is the season of cooking. It’s cold outside so you stay inside and make tasty things that warm up your home and your bellies. We all know that fruits and vegetables are a bit limited during the winter season but that doesn’t mean they should sit in the corner and feel sad about not - Read More

Mother Nature is about to dump a whole lot of snow on us which means it’s time to gather up the tasty snacks, download a whole bunch of movies, and settle in for a snow day (or weekend.) Times like this call for adult beverages and projects that take up all the free time you - Read More

The Trebbiano grape is one of the most widely planted grapes in the entire world, particularly in Italy and also in France, where it’s actually called Ugni Blanc. It’s a white grape that tends to be slightly dry, medium-bodied, and has a medium-high tannin and is used for things like brandy and vinegar because it - Read More

Oh, Canada! Our beautiful neighbor to the north isn’t usually associated with the wine industry but there are definitely some gorgeous hidden gems up there. In the great state of Saskatchewan, there is a city called Saskatoon which is known as the “Paris of the Prairies.” Saskatoon gets this nickname primarily from the recent surge - Read More

As red grapes go, we think of noble grapes first: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. While these are all lovely and delicious, there are so many other fabulous red wines to try, and many that aren’t from France. One of these is the Tempranillo grape from Rioja, Spain. The name itself comes from the - Read More

By now, you all know that we are obsessed with wine. Really, really, obsessed. However, that doesn’t mean we’re discriminating against other kinds of alcoholic beverages. In fact, we are equal opportunity, open-minded consumers here, and we want you to be too. So, for a little departure from our regularly scheduled programming, we want to - Read More

In recent years, the popularity of wine drinking in the United States has flourished in ways that surprised and excited those in the industry. Of course, wine has always been a commonly consumed beverage around the world, and here at home, however, there is a new obsession with it that has sparked interest within one - Read More

Can you believe it? We’re just a few days away from ringing in yet another year! It seems like 2018 totally flew by right before our eyes but we’re ready for 2019 and all the fabulous things it will bring. Of course, there are no true New Year’s Eve festivities if there isn’t any delicious - Read More

We don’t know how it happened but Christmas is finally here! That beautiful time to gather with family and friends and celebrate with a giant meal, because nothing brings people together better than food. If you’re hosting this year or you’re going to someone else’s house, it’s important that wine makes an appearance at your - Read More

Fun fact: Lebanon is actually the smallest sovereign state in the entire continent of Asia, amassing only 4,036 square miles. At the heart of Lebanese viticulture is the Bekaa Valley, home to one of the most magnificent Greek temples that was once dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine. There is actually viticultural evidence showing - Read More

A region that gets plenty of publicity but isn’t often recognized for their wine is the Middle East. Comprising of the nations in Western Asia that surround the Eastern part of the Mediterranean, plus Egypt in Africa, and Turkey in Europe, the Middle East is commonly known for political strife and conflict. We’re here to - Read More

Turkey is a pretty big country; the second biggest country, in fact, in Europe by square mileage, if you count the part that technically resides in Asia. This giant nation holds so many historical treasures, gorgeous foods, and most importantly (in our opinion), beautiful wine regions. With over 1.5 million acres of grapevines planted for - Read More

Tis the season and the holidays are officially upon us! December usually kicks off the holiday spirit but this year, we get to start the month with Hanukkah. A little background for you: On the Jewish calendar, the lunar calendar, the holidays are the same days every year. However, Western society follows the solar calendar - Read More

The West Coast has definitely made a name for itself as a key player in the global wine industry with California, Washington, and Oregon all being at the top of the list not only in America but throughout the world as leading wine producers. However, there are some places along the Eastern side of our country - Read More

It is known that the Greeks were a foundational aspect of the creation of Western culture. Their love of food and wine, theatre, and art has transcended through the centuries and is quite relevant still today. Despite the fact that wine has been produced in Greece for thousands of years, in our current wine industry, - Read More

When we think of lakes in New York that contribute to the greater wine community, it’s usually the Finger Lakes and their Riesling. However, what most don’t realize is the Lake Erie AVA is a large participant in the New York wine industry. Over 42,000 acres of vineyard exist in the Lake Erie American Viticultural - Read More

It’s that time of year again- we don’t know how time flew by so fast- and we’re about to be sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you’re headed home to your family, traveling to see friends, or just going out to your favorite restaurant, the wine you drink is almost as important as the food - Read More

Europe has many gorgeous cities, many of them crucially important to some of the world’s biggest industries. However, European countries are also known for their tiny little gems of cities, the ones that are tucked away and off the beaten path. One of those such places is called Cinque Terre, and it’s a little coastal - Read More

If you didn’t know, Macedonia is a small country nestled above Greece, in between Albania and Bulgaria, and was once part of Yugoslavia. When it was a part of Yugoslavia, the Republic of Macedonia produced both wine and vodka but now their focus is their 55,000 acres of vineyard. The climate of Macedonia is relative - Read More

The nation of France is a wine-producing powerhouse, with over 8 billion bottles of wine being created in a year. There are hundreds of AVAs, thousands of acres of vineyard, and many, many famous regions throughout the entire country, each one with its own unique niche within the gigantic market. One of those regions is - Read More

Kentucky has its own claims to fame- the Derby, great bourbon, bluegrass music- and we can all agree it tops the charts for all of these things. But did you know the Bluegrass State also has some fantastic wineries? Yep, you read that right- Kentucky has wineries and it’s part of the Ohio River Valley - Read More

Champagne: a gorgeously bubbly beverage with which we love to toast to life, to love, to a Friday night. Champagne: a region in northeastern France where the aforementioned beverage is exclusively produced. To clarify: Champagne is only Champagne if it comes from said region, otherwise it is just sparkling wine, or maybe Prosecco or Cava, - Read More

We’re always on the hunt for something new and different in the wine world, and although they’ve been around for millions of years, we’re becoming quite infatuated with the wines of Moldova. To be specific, there are fossils of grape vines near the Naslavcia village in the northern part of Moldova, a tiny country seated - Read More

Ah, rosé, our dear summer water. The bubbly pink beverage that we treasure and adore. It’s on every menu and is part of every happy summer memory, but do we really know anything about it? If we’re going to be obsessed with it, we should probably know where it came from. We’ve already explained why - Read More

The cold weather has started making its way into our lives which means it’s time for those gorgeous, deep red wines that will keep us warm. Sure, you could reach for your standard Pinot or Malbec, but why not try something new? Enter: Teroldego, a red grape from the northeastern part of Italy. The name - Read More

Yes, Pecorino is a fantastic salty cheese that you want to pile on your pasta, but it’s also the name of a gorgeous lesser-known white wine from Italy. It’s only grown in the Marche, Abruzzo, Liguria, Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio regions and is believed to be an extremely old grape variety that started as just a - Read More

Okay, so for the most part, when you think about wines in basic categories, and those categories are colors. Obviously, you don’t just look at a bartender and just order a glass of red wine (unless it’s house) but you may classify yourself as someone who “only drinks red wine.” We’re equal opportunity wine drinkers - Read More

Fall is that wonderful season where the leaves start to change, the temperatures begin to drop, and we search for delicious beverages to keep us warm. For some, that means hot chocolate or a mug of tea. For us, we turn to those gorgeous deep red wines, the ones with the dark and spicy flavors - Read More

There are classic wine regions like Napa Valley in California, Rioja in Spain, or Bordeaux in France, and sure, they’re magnificent and all, but why not try something new? All over the world, there are little pockets of wine magic being created that most people haven’t tried yet. Here are three up and coming fantastic - Read More

California has made a name for itself as the state for winemaking within the United States.  For many decades now, it’s just been a basic fact that California is the top producing state in the country, and that their wines are the best. Now, they obviously do have the bottles to back it up- those - Read More

Okay, so it’s officially fall, which means summer is definitely over. While we’re sad to see the days of picnics in the park and bottles of summer water (aka rosé) leave us, we are very excited for sweater weather, changing leaves, and the opportunity to indulge in the opportunity to dig into those deep red - Read More

Our great state of New York is known for a lot of things: apples, bagels, pizza, and of course, wine! Did you know that New York State is actually among the top five wine producing regions in the entire country? Yep, we’re that good. In this fabulous state, we have four main wine growing regions, - Read More

Italy has always been revered for its food and beverage quality. It’s common knowledge that some of the greatest recipes in the world for the tastiest foods, like pasta, tomato sauce, and many desserts, can be found in the country of Italy and passed down for generations. Their wine industry is at the top of - Read More

In winemaking, there are many factors to consider if you want to produce a truly fantastic bottle of wine. There’s the kind of grape, the fermentation method, the type of barrel, whether it be oak or steel, and there’s the location. The region in which a wine is made has so much more to do - Read More

Here at New York Wine Events, we do love wine but we also appreciate a wide variety of beverages. Craft alcohols, whether it’s spirits, wine, or beer, all require a level of talent and artistry to create and we respect those who achieve their goals of producing something unique and beautiful. Although we also believe - Read More

Ah, summer. It’s been real, it’s been fun, it’s been real fun. Somehow it’s already September, we’ve passed Labor Day and we’re now headed into fall (supposedly.) While the thought of changing leaves and football season sounds delightful, we’re definitely going to miss summer and those picnics in the park, days at the beach, and - Read More

We’ve talked a lot of about the benefits of fermenting wine in oak barrels, especially in terms of Chardonnay, but now we want to get into the aspects of where the oak comes from. It may seem small but it’s these details that really matter to a master winemaker, and it can make or break - Read More

We all know France consistently takes the lead at the top of the global wine community, and for good reason. We’re only a little bit jealous but honestly, they really know good wine over there. There are literally hundreds of appellations throughout the nation of France, most of which you probably haven’t heard of, but - Read More

There is a new-old trend roaming around the wine community called Pétillant-Naturel wine, or Pét- Nat for short. Although it has had a recent surge in popularity, it’s actually got a pretty long history. So what is it, you ask? Well, to start, it’s a sparkling wine, one that came before Champagne, and the name - Read More

We’ve talked before about the difference between oaked and unoaked (or steel-aged) Chardonnays but it’s so important that we’re bringing it up again. The Chardonnay is one of the six noble grapes, and therefore one of the most popular wines around the world. There are two kinds of Chardonnay, oaked and steel-aged. A steel-aged Chardonnay - Read More

We’ve been talking about Zinfandel a lot lately, like how Lodi, California is the Zinfandel capital of the world and that it’s basically America’s most popular grape. But there’s an interesting part about Zinfandel that is coming into the spotlight- Old Vines Zinfandel. So what is it? Well, it’s pretty straightforward. Anything labeled “old vines” - Read More

California is one big state with a whole bunch of wine regions scattered from top to bottom. Everyone knows about Napa and Sonoma in the north, and then there’s Temecula in the south, but right in between is the Central Valley which happens to produce some pretty spectacular wines. Right there in San Joaquin County - Read More

Rosé, or as we like to call it, summer water. It’s the signature of a summer picnic and makes everyone feel happy. A common misconception is that rosé is simply red and white wine mixed together but that’s just a myth. Wine gets its color from the skin of the grapes, not from the inside, - Read More

Nestled in upstate New York between Rochester and Syracuse are a cluster of long, thin lakes known as the Finger Lakes. This region has always been recognized for the landscapes and beautiful scenery but in the last few decades, the area’s been realized as one of the best wine regions in America. Here are seven - Read More

It may be hard to say but Gewurztraminer is far from hard to drink. It’s sweet and delicious and amazing on a hot summer night. So what it is exactly? Well, to start, it’s a white grape that’s grown that has a pinkish skin color and high level of sugar. The German translation is literally - Read More

Summer outdoor activities are what we look forward to all year- picnics, harbor cruises, dinner parties on the roof- and all of them are great reasons to drink wine! The problem is that dragging along heavy glass bottles on the subway or in a Lyft is an extremely inconvenient thing in this city, although we’ve - Read More

European wines are labeled by their “Destination of Origin” (DO), or the place in which they were grown, and usually specifies a smaller area within a larger wine region. This is especially true in Spain because it’s such a large country. In the northeastern region of Aragon, there are four DOs: Campo de Borja, Calatayud, - Read More

France is like the grandfather country of the wine industry, with the oldest roots and longest standing traditions in production, and functioning as the standard to which most other wine-producing regions are held. Of course, there are hundreds of wine regions in France, each of them recognized for their unique style, but one of the - Read More

The state of California has made a reputation for itself as a powerhouse in the global wine community, and of course, we know the key regions that are the popular part of that success: Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and the Central Coast. However, California is a pretty huge state and there are other smaller American - Read More

Argentina is a beautiful South American country known for its gorgeous landscapes, fantastic food, and unbelievable wine. Until the 1990s, Argentina produced more wine than any other country outside of Europe but most of it was considered unexportable, so the country ramped up their efforts to improve quality. Now Argentina is the largest wine producer - Read More

Kegs don’t always have the best connotation. We usually think of bad tasting beer in smelly, loud frat houses that gets guzzled in massive quantities, ending with some young, blond guy upside down on top of the barrel. However, a keg can be a very effective mode of storing and transporting alcoholic beverages. In general, - Read More

Every now and then a study comes out and tells us that what we love isn’t good for us anymore. There was the one about cheese being like crack, and then when someone told us french fries could kill us, both of which were terrifying. Let’s be honest though- did either of those things keep - Read More

If you’re a big white wine drinker, you’ve probably seen the words “oaked” and “unoaked” (or steel-aged) on a bottle of your wine, and it may have been a bottle of Chardonnay. It probably hasn’t stopped you from buying said bottle but maybe you’ve been wondering what it means. The short answer: Basically, the similar - Read More

The Finger Lakes region of New York has become a nationwide front-runner for wine production throughout the United States. There are over 100 wineries in the small region in upstate New York, and the oldest one is Pleasant Valley Winery. Founded in 1860, the Pleasant Valley Winery, also known as the Great Western Winery, began - Read More

You know how there are certain places that you know because of their food, and you wouldn’t bother eating that food from somewhere else? For instance, pizza made anywhere but New York just isn’t pizza, it’s a weird piece of bread with sauce and cheese. Or how California and Texas make the best tacos in - Read More

Hey spring, thanks for finally showing up! It’s the best time of year, especially in New York. Central Park is blooming, there are dogs everywhere, and New Yorkers finally come out of their black-clothed shells to enjoy the gorgeous and long-awaited sunshine. So to celebrate, grab yourself a bottle of our seven recommended best wines - Read More

In 1980, a couple named Kip and Susan Bedell started their own vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island. From the beginning, Bedell Cellars Vineyard was known for their innovative and progressive winemaking methods, and they were at the forefront of the sustainable-farming techniques before the trend had even started. In 2000, the Bedells - Read More

Making a name for itself out on the North Fork of Long Island is the Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard, owned by husband and wife team Anthony and Lisa Sannino. This vineyard isn’t just producing great wine — it’s also home to a full bed and breakfast, a tasting room, as well as a center for - Read More