Recently many wine regions both old and new are striving to push themselves to the forefront of international attention. Spain has a long history that after some fading years has made great progress to reestablish its prominence for value and quality. Our jovial group decided to explore some of the more esoteric portions of the […]
Mondiale at The Phoenix – January 12, 2005
Cold winter nights can be conducive for red wines, so our assemblage met to experience some of the best. Our setting was the Chef’s Dining Room at The Phoenix with its welcoming marble fireplace and view of the kitchen staff at work through French doors. Situated in a former gentleman’s club designed by Samuel Hannaford […]
Mondiale Event at Trio Bistro – November 11, 2004
After a thoughtful Veteran’s Day remembering those who served for our freedom, we gathered at Trio with our host Maître de Table Restaurateur Gregg Pancero to celebrate fruits of the vine. Our Vice Eschason Gordon Hullar had again put us to the grand work of tasting through several vintages from one of the great chateaux, […]
Mondiale Cellar Treasures at Nicola’s – September 14, 2004
For the waning days of summer our group decided to try something different. Instead of featuring a particular wine or varietal we called upon our members to reach into their cellars, dust off an exceptional bottle they had been saving for a special occasion and share it with some friends who would really appreciate it. […]
Mondiale Event at The Celestial – February 10, 2004
Caggiano Taurasi 1999 (Campagnia) Aglianico 100% Dei Vino Nobile Riserva 1998 (Tuscany) Prunolo Gentile 85%, Cigliegiolo, Cannaiolo Piaggia Carmignano Riserva 2000 (Tuscany) Sangiovese 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15% La Spinetta Sezzana 2001 (Tuscany) Sangiovese 95%, Colorino 5% Pertimali Brunello Riserva 1997 (Tuscany) Sangiovese Grosso 100% Mazzi Amarone 1999 (Veneto) Corvina, Molinara, Negrara, Rondinella Paitin Barbaresco Vecchie […]