Being A Beer Connoisseur: A Few “Notes” To Get You Started

For so many people, the idea of being a beer connoisseur like a wine expert is a world far removed, but beer is a drink that definitely holds its own in comparison to fine wines and stinky cheese! In fact, if you have a fantastic palate, you could be a beer connoisseur yourself. What are…

Leading Israeli Wineries Release Hanukkah Food & Wine Pairing Guide

Israel’s leading wineries today released a food and wine-pairing guide for the Hanukkah holiday, offering an innovative spin on matching wine with traditional Hanukkah dishes. The guide, from Israel’s leading Golan Heights and Galil Mountain wineries, and their North American importer, Yarden Inc., calls for creative pairings such as gewurztraminer with potato latkes and sour…

Belmont Uncorked Is Returning This September!!

Raise a glass as we toast the return of Belmont Uncorked at Belmont Park Racetrack and welcome the fall racing season. Come enjoy local, national, and international wines in the North Shore Terrace, the 4th floor of the clubhouse on Saturday September 18th from 1:30PM – 5:00 PM (12:30PM-5:00PM for VIP), with sweeping grandstand views…

Quinta do Crasto: Wine Review

Nestled on a privileged location in the Douro, Quinta do Crasto is one of the oldest winemaking estates in the region – the name ‘Crasto’ is derived from the Latin word ‘castrum’, which translates as ‘Roman fort’. The first known references to Quinta do Crasto can be traced back to 1615, long before the Douro…