Manoavino Taste!

A Wine of Kings and Poets - Aglianico

Aglianico is a grape of a very ancient heritage. Originally brought to Italy by the Phoenicians from Greece, many centuries before Christ was born. Aglianico was famous in the ancient world for it's part in Falernian, a wine revered by kings and poets.  Some say this “Ancient Vine” produced Pope Paul III’s favorite wine.

What do we think of this Aglianico, Di Majo Norante, Cantado ?

Burgundy Wines in Wayne, NJ

If you happen to be near Wayne, NJ today, don't miss this special tasting.

This Saturday at Gary's Wines new store in Wayne

Join us him to taste the wines of Thierry Pillot of Domaine Paul Pillot

Stone House - Warren, NJ Restuarant Review

Dined at Stone House again, but this time in the beautiful dinning room. Last visit there was for a corporate party.

When describing Stone House to friends who were joining us for dinner I told them that Stone House was a combination of a sharply designed NY hotel like Tribeca Grand in a perfectly restored country farm house. When they arrived they readily agreed as they feasted their eyes on Stone House's warm, artfully contemporary yet, organic interior.

We enjoyed drinks at the bar, a delicious dinner and some very nice wines.

Durigutti Malbec Classico

Had this fantastic wine at a party this weekend.

Durigutti Malbec Clasico.

Best Buy, 88 points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2003 vintage. 88 points, Wine & Spirits Magazine, 2003 vintage. 88 points, Wine News, "Warm aromas of mulberry and cedar box. Tart flavors of just-picked strawberry and crushed rose petals. Tries to sweeten up a bit in the finish"  2004 Vintage.

Liquor Outlet Wine Cellars

Carlo Russo Wine

Great for summer B-B-Q.  around $12.00

Four Australians, no Five - Wine Tasting

Four Australian Shirazs and one Pinot

Mid to low priced. 3.99 - 17.99

Two Shiraz blends

Two just Shiraz

and a Pinot Noir

Back to Australia - Eight Mile Creek - New York City

We have been longing for another taste of Australia. Our next trip down-under is still a few years off so we turned to New York City for an Australian fix at Eight Mile Creek.

Taste of the Nation Event

Fight hunger in New Jersey and enjoy an evening of exceptional cuisine prepared by Over 40 celebrated chefs from some of the finest restaurants in New Jersey and accompanied by fine wines from around the world.  I hope to see you there. Click Here For More Info

Wine Tasting - Montclair, NJ

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Magnolia's in Upper Montclair, NJ knows how to do Saturday wine tastings right.

Since the NJ legislature changed liquor laws to allow in-store wine tastings most good wine stores are showing or rather pouring their wares on Saturday afternoons. Most serve these tasting with those little plastic cups that are usually used for dispensing medicine. This is cheap and practical, I agree, but really diminishes the nose and flavor of the wine.

At Magnolia's they serve their wine tastings in quality stemmed wine glasses. This really enhances the experience and allows you to experience the true essence of the wine.

Today I tasted two great spring/summer wines. A Friulian Pinot Grigio and a Rose from McLaren Vale.