“[This wine] commemorates the end of our pandemic podcast project,” de Matteo said, “but it also celebrates trying new things and being able to say ‘bye-bye’ when the jeans don’t fit, instead of trying to push too hard.” De Matteo views the Pinot as a celebration of leaving the “rat race” to focus on friendships and relax with wine, a familiar concept for the
Sopranos cast. “We always drank real wine [on set] during big dinner scenes,” she revealed.
The late John Gotti s wines were a hot commodity at Enoteca LIC. (Tony D Aiuto)
Lafite, DRC, Pétrus and More from the Cellar of Mobster John Gotti
Posted on March 05, 2021
EMPSON USA PRESS RELEASE
Alexandria, VA, March 4th, 2021 – Empson USA, pioneering fine wine importer, has officially announced a new growth strategy aimed at increasing its portfolio footprint both Internationally and domestically, as well as adding to its distribution & sales leadership. After first expanding to Chile with Falernia and New Zealand with the following wineries: Corofin, Pegasus Bay, Main Divide and Seven Terraces, Empson USA signed a key partnership with Familia Torres (Miguel Torres S.A.) from Spain to import its lead brands: Sangre de Toro, Viña Sol, Viña Esmeralda and 5G (Cinco Garnachas) in 2020. Today, Empson announces its first domestic partnership with Southern Oregon’s Paul O’Brien Winery.
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Rocky Pond Winery 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon, $49
On long-standing item on David Dufenhorst’s wine-theme bucket list has been a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir project, so the Washington state winery owner/grower worked with Keeler Vineyard near Amity, Ore., for this four-barrel release. The fanciful and fascinating aroma profile offers huckleberry, cherry jam and blueberry taffy with Baker’s chocolate and cola behind those. Inside, it’s dark and rich with blueberry and blackcurrant flavors, backed by mint and a nibble of cherry skin for a big and fruity finish. Suggested pairings from Rocky Pond’s culinary team in Woodinville and Chelan include Classic Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta, Confit Duck Leg with Sweet Potato Puree, Mustard Greens and Pomegranates or a Reuben sandwich.
J Vineyards Cuvee 20
Healdsburg’s J Vineyards has long made one of my favorite go-to sparkling wines.
Its new J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Brut NV ($38), of which I received a sample, is a total pleaser with yeasty, apple, and spice notes. Medium-bodied, it has a slight creaminess yet plenty of crisp acidity.
It would make magic alongside a cold seafood platter, a goat cheese salad with bitter greens, or even an egg salad croissant sandwich.
Cheers: This bubbly will ring in the New Year in style. Given the year we’ve had, you deserve to uncork a special bottle to mark the end of a supremely challenging 2020, and to toast to a hopefully much brighter and lighter 2021.