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Inside The Dionysian Society International
Once a Dionysian, always a Dionysian. It’s a lifelong brotherhood or sisterhood, where members go to yearly Gatherings. No membership fee required but you should be a wine lover ready to share your wine and knowledge. If you are invited, be prepared to show your interest in The Society and go to several Gatherings before formally becoming a Dionysian.
Dionysian International Society has it’s US base in no other than New Jersey as led by Chancellor, Dr. John Mahoney. Dionysian’s share, tell stories and celebrate all things culture; wine, art, food and knowledge. It’s a festive occasion marked by gourmet food, More >
NY Wine Expo at The Javits
Like we said, it’s time to get ready for the wine event of the year-The New York Wine Expo at the Javits Convention Center. Sample well over 600 wines from around the world. Meet and greet winemakers and attend seminars given by industry leaders.
Not to be missed this year- Mark Oldman, industry leader, wine columnist and Food Network contributor. Mark will be speaking on the undiscovered gems of The Rhone Valley. As an industry leader and known television personality, Mark speaks to sold out audiences about getting out of your wine comfort zone and how to drink bravely.
Oldman is the More >
Fernet-Branca: What’s it all about
Fernet- Branca, a liqueur from Italy is a welcome relief this holiday season. Why so, you may ask? Packed with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices within a base of wine, its a digestif; an antidote to a big ( or should we say, massive) holiday meal.
Disciples claim it works. It must be so because it asserts to be a leading digestif.
Some drink it straight ,but let it be known it’s an acquired taste, something like bitters. Others mix it with Coke. Others, even still mix it with Red Bull.
What ever your fancy is, the taste is distinctively different. More >
Nine Walks Sauvignon Blanc Launced in the U.S.
Straight from New Zealand and perfect for the summer time heat, Nine Walks Sauvignon Blanc is the ideal white wine to kick back with during a heat wave. Imported by Deutsch and Sons, Nine Walks Sauvignon Blanc has the perfect balance of fresh acidity and fruit- not overly done and nicely priced at around $11 USD.
Nine Walks Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Nine Walks displays zesty tropical and citrus notes upfront without the aroma of “cat pee”, typical of some New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs-perfect for a lightly grilled summer meal or even with some grilled seafood.
According to Nielsen and company, New Zealand More >
