It's HERE, Folks!
My FAVORITE season of the year...FALL! It's time for cashmere sweaters, leaf peeping and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING (yes, I'm one of THOSE people) - what's NOT to love about that!?!?
It's also the time of year we say buh-bye to the light, refreshing whites and rosés of Summer and start embracing wines with a little more heft. Wines like Viognier, oaked Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are all excellent choices which really embody the Fall spirit. They also pair brilliantly with the delicious dishes we all love to enjoy this time of year like Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms and Lamb Ragu with Tagliatelle Pasta.
I recently had the chance to visit WPTV, our local NBC affiliate, to share some Fabulous Wines for Fall with the wonderful Roxanne Stein and John Favole (pictured above). I’ve got both whites and reds at a variety of price points that are sure to suit your palate AND your budget. To view the video and check out my wine recommendations please scroll down and check them out below.
1.) Domaine de Triennes Viognier Sainte Fleur, Rhone, France ($18)
2.) Failla Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, California ($13)
3.) Chateau Saint Cosme Cotes-du Rhone, Rhone, France ($14)
4.) La Crema Fog Veil Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California ($55)
What are YOUR favorite wines for Fall? I'd LOVE to know so please let me know in the Comments sections below.
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It’s HERE, Folks!
My FAVORITE season of the year…FALL! It’s time for cashmere sweaters, leaf peeping and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING (yes, I’m one of THOSE people) – what’s NOT to love about that!?!?
It’s also the time of year we say buh-bye to the light, refreshing whites and rosés of Summer and start embracing wines with a little more heft. Wines like Viognier, oaked Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are all excellent choices which really embody the Fall spirit. They also pair brilliantly with the delicious dishes we all love to enjoy this time of year as well like Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms and Lamb Ragu with Tagliatelle Pasta.
I recently had the chance to visit WPTV, our local NBC affiliate, to share some Fabulous Wines for Fall with the wonderful Roxanne Stein and John Favole (pictured above). I featured both whites and reds at a variety of price points that are sure to suit your palate AND your budget. I also did a more in depth tasting of these wines in my Facebook Live Show, Weekly Wine Picks later that day. To view both videos and learn more about these amazing wines, please scroll down and check them out below.
1.) Domaine de Triennes Viognier Sainte Fleur, Rhone, France ($18)
2.) Failla Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, California ($13)
3.) Chateau Saint Cosme Cotes-du Rhone, Rhone, France ($14)
4.) La Crema Fog Veil Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California ($55)
What are YOUR favorite wines for Fall? I’d LOVE to know so please let me know in the Comments sections below.
Cheers,
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While a little delayed due to a bout of food poisoning (ugh!) this week’s episode of “Weekly Wine Picks” finally aired TODAY featuring some fun Labor DayWines! Better late than never, right?When picking wines for virtually any long holiday weekend which usually involves friends and family with a variety of tastes, I like to select wines that are: (1) easy to find, (2) budget friendly, (3) crowd pleasers and (4) theme appropriate (in this case, American wines). In keeping with my tried and true criteria, my picks this Labor Day are:
Charles & Charles Rosé, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2016 ($15)
Charles & Charles Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015 ($15)
The Federalist Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, California, 2015 ($20)
The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California, 2015 ($20)
To view the full “Labor Day Wines”Facebook LIVE episode and join in the ongoing conversation, please click here, or you can also watch the video below.Many thanks to all who joined me for this delayed episode. I'm so happy to be feeling better and had a lot of fun sipping wine with you. I hope to see you next Friday, September 8th at 5pm EST on my Facebook Business page where I’ll be featuring even MORE wines I hope you'll enjoy.P.S. To be notified when I go LIVE in the future, click FOLLOW and LIKE on my Facebook Businesspage OR to view previous episodes of “Weekly Wine Picks,” please click here.Cheers,
While a little delayed due to a bout of food poisoning (ugh!) this week’s episode of “Weekly Wine Picks” finally aired TODAY featuring some fun Labor Day Wines! Better late than never, right?
When picking wines for virtually any long holiday weekend which usually involves friends and family with a variety of tastes, I like to select wines that are: (1) easy to find, (2) budget friendly, (3) crowd pleasers and (4) theme appropriate (in this case, American wines). In keeping with my tried and true criteria, my picks this Labor Day are:
To view the full “Labor Day Wines” Facebook LIVE episode and join in the ongoing conversation, please click here, or you can also watch the video below.
Many thanks to all who joined me for this delayed episode. I’m so happy to be feeling better and had a lot of fun sipping wine with you. I hope to see you next Friday, September 8th at 5pm EST on my Facebook Business page where I’ll be featuring even MORE wines I hope you’ll enjoy.
P.S. To be notified when I go LIVE in the future, click FOLLOW and LIKE on my Facebook Business page OR to view previous episodes of “Weekly Wine Picks,” please click here.
Cheers,
The post Weekly Wine Picks Episode #8: “Labor Day Wines” appeared first on The Glamorous Gourmet.
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Fred Seegal, Susan Ungaro, Marcus Samuelsson
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While interviewing world-renowned ChefMarcus Samuelsson at last month's Chefs & Champagne was an honor and privilege indeed, I also interviewed another very special someone on that glorious Hamptons evening. Someone I'm very excited to feature as this month's "Inspiring Woman of Food + Wine," James Beard Foundation President, Susan Ungaro.You see, the 2017Chefs & Champagne event had special significance not only because of its amazing honoree, fabulous sponsors and talented Chefs. It was also the last for Ungaro in her official capacity. After eleven years with the foundation, she announced just weeks before this year's event she would be stepping down in December.And as the woman behind one of the most revered culinary organizations in the country, not to mention one of my favorite foodie events of A L L time, I just couldn't let that happen without giving this inspiring lady some major props!But Ungaro's role with the foundation was not this accomplished woman's first rodeo. Prior to joining the JBF, she made a name for herself during her twenty five years at FamilyCircle Magazine, twelve of which she spent as the publication's Editor-in-Chief. Here, she received numerous accolades and awards for her achievements and only left in 2005 after the magazine sold.Ungaro assumed the reigns of the James Beard Foundation in 2006 during a very tumultuous time, rife with financial scandal. Previous President, Leonard Pickell, Jr., had recently been convicted and imprisoned for embezzling over one million dollars from the organization, leaving it seemingly inextricably tarnished.Not one to shy away from a challenge, Ungaro spent the next eleven years restoring the culinary institution's once sterling reputation and elevating it to new heights. She re-energized the foundation's scholarships programs which today award over $750,000 in financial aid to deserving students. Ungaro also created the super successful Women in Culinary Leadership Program and even moved the James Beard Awards ceremony, the culinary equivalent of the Oscars, from New York City to Chicago where it will remain until 2021.Ungaro also expanded the Chefs & Champagne event from a mere "Summer soirée" to a true "party with apurpose" and I was happy to catch up with her before this year's event on a gloomy evening at WölfferEstate in Sagaponack. As if on cue, however, the clouds dissipated as soon as guests began to arrive, revealing a stunning blue sky followed by a breathtakingly beautiful sunset...what can't this woman do?The warm and welcoming Ungaro was happy to expound on the highlights of her career with the foundation as well as her future plans:Q: What went into making the decision to step down from your role as JBF President?A: Well, this is my twelfth Chefs & Champagne and I really feel like I’ve done so many things I really wanted to do with the Foundation and honestly, I really want to think about my next adventure. I’ve had two great careers, one in publishing at Family Circle and this running a foundation as great as James Beard and I want to do things that maybe a little bit simpler, give back, maybe work part time...I’m really not sure.I’ve got five more months on the job, got a lot of things happening and I’m just going to be here for the board and staff as the next leadership is decided upon and help with that transition.Q: What has the Chefs & Champagne event in particular meant to you?A: It was one of my first big events. My very first was the James Beard Awards but I was only on the job two weeks, but the next big event was this one here in the Hamptons when Christian Wölffer was still alive [Wölffer passed away unexpectedly in an accident in Brazil in 2009]. What I’m really proud about was the first year I asked him if we could start a scholarship in his name and he agreed. That's when we decided we’d make this event a “party with a purpose” and raise more money for our mission and its just grown every year.Also, our first honoree was Chef Thomas Keller and what’s really special about Marcus [Samuelsson] is he's been around this tent cooking for other honorees, he’s a man whose always giving back, honoring others and I just think tonight is so special that we’re able to honor him for all the great work he’s done in the food world and his philanthropy work as well.Q: What's been the highlight of your tenure at the James Beard Foundation?A: I’m proud that every year is our best ever, you want each year to be better than the last. I’m also proud we’ve never had rain even when it’s forecast (laughs) somehow even if it’s not the sun, the weather is cooperating and I’m proud we’ve named a scholarship for the man who founded this vineyard. This is the twelfth time we’ve honored him and I think his family appreciates that as well.Q: What are your favorite flavors of Summer?A: Right now I’m really into peaches and cherries. I like James Beard's approach of, "whatever’s in season." When strawberries were in season, I was very into them, the ones that were literally just picked – there’s nothing like a fresh picked strawberry!Q: Favorite wine or cocktail of this Summer?A: In the Summer I like Rieslings and I’ve also been going along with the rosé trend so of course tonight along with the Champagne, I’m gonna enjoy some Wölffer Rosé.Q: Is there anything else about the foundation you’d really like people to know?A: Yes! The one thing people don’t realize…is that anyone can come to James Beard’s house in New York City. We’re online, on Open Table there’s welcome for anyone to come and enjoy one the over 200 dinners a year at the James Beard House.The gracious Ungaro closed with the sentiment, "I’m moving on but my heart will always be involved." I know all my fellow Glamorous Gourmets join me in wishing her the best of luck on her next adventure and I greatly appreciate her taking the time to chat.Bon appétit,
While interviewing world-renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson at last month’s Chefs & Champagne was an honor and privilege indeed, I also interviewed another very special someone on that glorious Hamptons evening. Someone I’m very excited to feature as this month’s “Inspiring Woman of Food + Wine,” James Beard Foundation President, Susan Ungaro.
You see, the 2017 Chefs & Champagne event had special significance not only because of its amazing honoree, fabulous sponsors and talented Chefs. It was also the last for Ungaro in her official capacity. After eleven years with the foundation, she announced just weeks before this year’s event she would be stepping down in December.
And as the woman behind one of the most revered culinary organizations in the country, not to mention one of my favorite foodie events of A L L time, I just couldn’t let that happen without giving this inspiring lady some major props!
But Ungaro’s role with the foundation was not this accomplished woman’s first rodeo. Prior to joining the JBF, she made a name for herself during her twenty five years at Family Circle Magazine, twelve of which she spent as the publication’s Editor-in-Chief. Here, she received numerous accolades and awards for her achievements and only left in 2005 after the magazine sold.
Ungaro assumed the reigns of the James Beard Foundation in 2006 during a very tumultuous time, rife with financial scandal. Previous President, Leonard Pickell, Jr., had recently been convicted and imprisoned for embezzling over one million dollars from the organization, leaving it seemingly inextricably tarnished.
Chair of the JBF Board of Trustees Fred Seegal, JBF President Susan Ungaro, Honoree Marcus Samuelsson seen at the 2017 JBF Chefs and Champagne at Wolffer estate on Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Sagaponack, N.Y. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision for James Beard Foundation/Invision)
Scholarship recipient Jordan Werner, Earlene Cruz, JBF President Susan Ungaro, Scholarship recipient, Christina Cassel, Scholarship recipient Luis Reyes seen at the 2017 JBF Chefs and Champagne. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision for James Beard Foundation/Invision)
Not one to shy away from a challenge, Ungaro spent the next eleven years restoring the culinary institution’s once sterling reputation and elevating it to new heights. She re-energized the foundation’s scholarships programs which today award over $750,000 in financial aid to deserving students. Ungaro also created the super successful Women in Culinary Leadership Program and even moved the James Beard Awards ceremony, the culinary equivalent of the Oscars, from New York City to Chicago where it will remain until 2021.
Ungaro also expanded the Chefs & Champagne event from a mere “Summer soirée” to a true “party with a purpose” and I was happy to catch up with her before this year’s event on a gloomy evening at Wölffer Estate in Sagaponack. As if on cue, however, the clouds dissipated as soon as guests began to arrive, revealing a stunning blue sky followed by a breathtakingly beautiful sunset…what can’t this woman do?
The warm and welcoming Ungaro was happy to expound on the highlights of her career with the foundation as well as her future plans:
Q: What went into making the decision to step down from your role as JBF President?
A: Well, this is my twelfth Chefs & Champagne and I really feel like I’ve done so many things I really wanted to do with the Foundation and honestly, I really want to think about my next adventure. I’ve had two great careers, one in publishing at Family Circle and this running a foundation as great as James Beard and I want to do things that maybe a little bit simpler, give back, maybe work part time…I’m really not sure.
I’ve got five more months on the job, got a lot of things happening and I’m just going to be here for the board and staff as the next leadership is decided upon and help with that transition.
Q: What has the Chefs & Champagne event in particular meant to you?
A: It was one of my first big events. My very first was the James Beard Awards but I was only on the job two weeks, but the next big event was this one here in the Hamptons when Christian Wölffer was still alive [Wölffer passed away unexpectedly in an accident in Brazil in 2009]. What I’m really proud about was the first year I asked him if we could start a scholarship in his name and he agreed. That’s when we decided we’d make this event a “party with a purpose” and raise more money for our mission and its just grown every year.
Also, our first honoree was Chef Thomas Keller and what’s really special about Marcus [Samuelsson] is he’s been around this tent cooking for other honorees, he’s a man whose always giving back, honoring others and I just think tonight is so special that we’re able to honor him for all the great work he’s done in the food world and his philanthropy work as well.
Honoree Marcus Samuelsson and JBF President Susan Ungaro seen at the 2017 JBF Chefs and Champagne. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision for James Beard Foundation/Invision)
Q: What’s been the highlight of your tenure at the James Beard Foundation?
A: I’m proud that every year is our best ever, you want each year to be better than the last. I’m also proud we’ve never had rain even when it’s forecast (laughs) somehow even if it’s not the sun, the weather is cooperating and I’m proud we’ve named a scholarship for the man who founded this vineyard. This is the twelfth time we’ve honored him and I think his family appreciates that as well.
Q: What are your favorite flavors of Summer?
A: Right now I’m really into peaches and cherries. I like James Beard’s approach of, “whatever’s in season.” When strawberries were in season, I was very into them, the ones that were literally just picked – there’s nothing like a fresh picked strawberry!
Q: Favorite wine or cocktail of this Summer?
A: In the Summer I like Rieslings and I’ve also been going along with the rosé trend so of course tonight along with the Champagne, I’m gonna enjoy some Wölffer Rosé.
Q: Is there anything else about the foundation you’d really like people to know?
A: Yes! The one thing people don’t realize…is that anyone can come to James Beard’s house in New York City. We’re online, on Open Table there’s welcome for anyone to come and enjoy one the over 200 dinners a year at the James Beard House.
The gracious Ungaro closed with the sentiment, “I’m moving on but my heart will always be involved.” I know all my fellow Glamorous Gourmets join me in wishing her the best of luck on her next adventure and I greatly appreciate her taking the time to chat.
Bon appétit,
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On this week's episode of "Weekly Wine Picks" (my brand new Facebook LIVE show!) I featured, "4 Perfect Winesfor Watching theEclipse!Since you've already blown all your money on viewing glasses and travel expenses so you can be perfectly within the "zone of totality" - who's got money left to blow on expensive wine? Here are my theme-appropriate picks which are ALL under $20 a bottle:
Luna d'Or Prosecco Brut DOC Treviso, Veneto, Italy, NV ($14)
Giant Sky Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2015 ($11)
Valley of the Moon Zinfandel, Sonoma, California, 2012 ($18)
To view the "Perfect Eclipse Wines" episode and join in the ongoing conversation, please check out the video below. All of the wines featured in this episode can be found at Total Wine, simply click the links above to shop their website.Many thanks to all who joined me for this episode and I hope to see you all next Friday, August 25th at 3pm EST on my Facebook Business page where I'll be featuring incredibly interesting Organic and Vegan Wines and discussing the differences between the two. Did you know Organic wines are NOT Vegan and can still be processed with animal-derived products? Please join me as I share some tips for finding the right wines to suit your dietary beliefs.P.S. To be notified when I go LIVE in the future, click FOLLOW and LIKE on my Facebook Businesspage OR to view previous episodes of "Weekly Wine Picks," please click here.Cheers,
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