Thank you to everyone who attended the Spring Wine Dinner held at Il Baretto this past Tuesday. It was a ton of fun to be able to comparatively taste Falanghina alongside PInot Grigio, and Ruché with Barbera, while enjoying these wines with exquisitely prepared foods.
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It was a pleasure to be able to conduct a wine tasting fundraiser for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Campaign. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. The Go Red for Women Campaign encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease and fosters action to save lives. The evening's program consisted of CPR training, followed by a tasting of five wines. It was a great experience being able to combine two of my passions: medicine and wine! Thank you to everyone who attended the Iconic Wine Dinner at CraftBar on September 24th. My deepest gratitude goes out to Birk O'Halloran and Karl Antle of Iconic Wine, for opening their cellar and conveying their passion for and dedication to creating fantastic wine. We were lucky enough to taste every vintage of Heroine Chardonnay from 2010 through 2012, along with Heroine Michael Mara Chardonnay 2011 and Secret Identity Trousseau Gris. 2011. A massive thank you also goes out to Audra Chapman of Hourglass Wine who brought Hourglass Blueline Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 to round out the evening.
Take a look at the photos from the evening at the Wine by Rx Gallery. I had the opportunity to indulge in a Donkey and Goat release dinner at The Cleveland on Wednesday, September 18th. It was superb. If you are not familiar with the wines made by Donkey and Goat, you should consider picking up a few bottles. The husband-and-wife team of Jared and Tracey Brandt makes soulful, terroir-driven wines from California. Jared was on hand to discuss the wines and Donkey and Goat's approach to winemaking (see their manifesto here). Jared and Tracy were featured as one of ten wineries in Eric Asimov's New York Times article "California Wines Score Style Points." Their wines are truly unique and communicate a gorgeous sense of place. From the Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah and skin-contacted Stone Crusher Roussane, both from El Dorado, to Carignane from Mendocino , Donkey and Goat's offerings convey a passion for making wine. I truly am excited to be a part of launching Iconic Wine's 2012 Heroine Chardonnay in NYC. I am a HUGE fan of their Chardonnays and Trousseau Gris, and a three-course meal at CraftBar is a great way to show these wines off! Birk O'Halloran and Karl Antle of Iconic Wine will be on hand to discuss their wines with attendees. You can read more about the event and reserve your place HERE. Reception Chef’s selection of passed hors d’oeuvres First Housemade Gemelli Pasta fava bean pesto, sea urchin butter, radish crème fraiche Main Sea Scallop & Pork Belly Anson Mills grits, charred tomatillo, fermented chili shrimp aioli Cheese Jasper Hills Harbison What: "An Iconic Night" - A winemaker dinner with Iconic Wines
When: Tuesday, September 24th, 2013, 7:00 pm Where: CraftBar, 900 Broadway (between 19th and 20th Streets) Price: $135 (inclusive of tax and gratuity) My sincerest thanks to Denton Events and Indie Food and Wine, and of course, to all of the attendees who made "A Taste of Spring" such a great success. A good time was had by all, and people were able to enjoy six fantastic food and wine pairings, ranging from chilled asparagus soup with a New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to a flank steak with a Right Bank Bordeaux from the Cotes de Castillon. You can view photos from the event on our Events Page, and be sure to visit the Wine by Rx Facebook page and Twitter Feed for more information on upcoming tastings. I am really excited for "A Taste of Spring," which is just one week away! On May 7th, 2013, Wine by Rx and Denton Events are bringing you a tasting of wine and food pairings that highlights the cuisine of Spring, hosted at Indie Food and Wine. We will be featuring six wines, ranging from sparkling to rose, to crisp white wines, to full-bodied red wines. The wines hail from three different countries representing six different winemaking regions. They will be will be paired with a wide array of food, from artisinal charcuterie and cheeses, to fresh crisp Spring vegetables, to the "first grill" of the season. There will be something for everyone! Come join us! You can learn about wines from around the world and try fantastic food and wine pairings. Most importantly, you will have a good time with friends and meet other people who enjoy great wine and food, with Lincoln Center as a backdrop. This evening is not to be missed! There limited spaces available, so be sure to RSVP using the secure Wine by Rx reservation form. I hope to see you there!
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