ACORES: from Lava to Wine
Friday, November 4
9:00pm, $35
@ reBar in DUMBO
NY Wine Salon is proud to present a cinematic taste of Portugal. In Brooklyn. Filmmaker Ken Payton, known for his in-depth and incisive blog Reign of Terroir, will screen his documentary film AÇORES: FROM LAVA TO WINE. Ken Payton will be on hand for this one-hour screening, preceded by a reception of sympatico food and wine, provided by both the filmmaker and Esporão. Don’t miss this New York debut of one of wine’s most authentic voices.
Beguiling high-end blend
Written by W. R. Tish Tuesday, 11 January 2011 00:00
Matthiasson 2008 White Table Wine, Napa Valley (13.6%)
$38.99 at California Wine Merchants
This is my secret-weapon white. A beguiling blend of 58% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Semillon and two Italian-grape ringers (Ribolla Gialla and Tocai Friuliano) that never fails to impress. Complex stone and citrus nose preveiws more of the same on the palate, plus fig, with gorgeous viscosity and length. A mouthful and a half. This is the eponymous wine of one of Napa’s less-heralded but way-talented consultants. Pricey, yes, but more rewarding than Chards at same $$$ level. Have had multiple vintages; all consistent.
