Author Archives: Senel Wine
Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wine of 2011: #9
2009 Donelan, Venus, Sonoma County (California) $45 Ranking point total 3.5 (1.25/1.25/1) Following-up on the success of the selection of their Cuvee Christine in last year’s Top 10, they’ve rightly earned their spot yet again. This time, they are simply showing … Continue reading
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Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wine of 2011: #10
2009 Maison Nicolas Perrin, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône (France) $23 Ranking point total 3.5 (2.25/.75/.5) This was a wine I tasted a month or so ago at an event put on by Rhône Valley Wines. The event was a tremendous spectacle and the … Continue reading
Senel Wine’s Top 10 Wines of 2011
This month marks yet another transitional moment in my life. With my upcoming move back to New Hampshire from the Big Apple, I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the great wines that left lasting impressions … Continue reading
Autumn Pairing: Pork Chops and Cabbage w/ Savory Apple Cider Gravy & ’09 Donelan Venus
Now that we’ve had two stunning dishes paired with two exemplary wines, it’s time for the pièce de résistance, my recipe! Ok, so we were supposed to have a third guest recipe; however it seems as if they’ve backed out. The … Continue reading
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Autumn Pairing: Berkie’s Filet Mignon w/ Root Vegetable & ’06 Luce
Our second recipe in the autumn food & wine pairing series is the ultimate pairing for many. I can’t think of a better way to proceed than with a recipe for filet mignon from one of the best chefs out there to pair … Continue reading
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Autumn Pairing: Polpettina Bolognese & Frescobaldi’s Lamaione
It’s that time of year again. The leaves have changed and the air is crisp. Along with the cooler temps comes a transition from lighter summertime fare to heartier meals and lighter wines give way to more full-bodied reds. It’s with this in mind … Continue reading
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The sensuality of the Rhône
Exotic adjectives are gracefully woven into wine lexicon. Such terms as sexy, round, buxom, supple, shapely, full-bodied, and a host of others are the norm in wine critic circles and would lead one who walked into a conversation late, to mistake … Continue reading
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Tenuta San Guido: A revealing experience
Tenuta San Guido, the name that demands reverence and awe. This famed producer best known for its legendary “Super Tuscan” Sassicaia, or as I like to call her, “Sassy Kaya”, has one of the most impressive line-ups from top to … Continue reading
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Appreciating the parallels in the emergence of the American and Chinese wine industries
Great wine selection and much more. I’ve always found it fascinating to see how industries develop over time. Be it reading about the emergence and growth of the American wine industry, witnessing the transition of the print media and auto … Continue reading
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How recent events have impacted the investment wine market?
The past month or so have been largely volatile for the world’s equity markets to say the least. The S&P started August 1,292 and finished the month with its tail between its legs at 1,213. Although that’s only a 6.1% … Continue reading
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