VENTANAS Kicks Off Fort Lee Restaurant Week

September 23rd kicks off Fort Lee Restaurant Week. With each passing year, the ever-growing city continues to prove itself with its remarkable restaurant scene. A town not once thought of for its food is finally getting a chance to shine light on the cuisine they are proud to say is from within the Fort Lee…

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Ask a Sommelier With John Jansma of Natirar, Ninety Acres

Sommelier

By Loannie Dao Navigating the world of wine can be both challenging and rewarding if you know your stuff. However, oftentimes when it comes to picking up a bottle or ordering during a night out, we cling to wine’s own equivalent of an old wives’ tale. Does all wine truly get better with age? Does…

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The Many Expressions of Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvingon Blanc

By David Gettenberg and Anne Press of Englewood Wine Merchants Sauvignon Blancs are distinct – very distinct – white wines.  From lemon-lime to fresh-cut grass, Sauvignon Blancs have an unmistakable signature. All Sauvignon Blancs, however, are not the same.  Depending on the region in which they are grown, Sauvignon Blancs can throw a wide range of…

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The Legend of Four Roses Bourbon

“Bourbon is the only spirit with a soul.” I learned that from Four Roses Bourbon Master Distiller Brent Elliott when VUE took a trip down to their property in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Elliot taught us about the brand’s signature yeast strains and mix up of mash bills, but he also told us a story—one that stuck…

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Camus: Cognac Resurgence in the U.S.

I’ve never been much of a cognac drinker. Hints of dried fruit and citrus zest never appealed to me. I had my first cognac at 16. As I recall, its sweet bite was quite foreign to my tongue. It was then that I decided that cognac wasn’t for me. Growing up in an affluent town…

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Do’s and Don’ts of Napa Valley

Napa Valley

Summer is finally here, which means it’s obviously time to plan your autumn trip to Napa Valley. August through October is considered the ideal time to visit Napa, as it is harvest season, and visitors can observe and participate in the picking and crushing of grapes. As you plan your fall visit to wine country,…

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