Author: julie
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Wine in the City: Wine Love Ladies x Sotheby’s Wine
I met many great ladies wine lovers since I launched this blog and I wanted to start offering them exclusive, by invitation only events. That’s why I launched the concept “Wine in the City”, a reference of the movie “Sex in the City”, which promotes ladies friendship. The idea is very simple: gather ladies who love wine…
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Winexperience: Raphael Vineyard & Winery in Long Island
I am a big fan of Napa Valley and its amazing wines. But it’s summer in the City and the perfect time to escape to Long Island for a countryside wine tasting. For those who are not familiar with Long Island, especially the North Fork, this is one of the sunniest locations in the New…
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Private talk: Anna Arfaras, Charlie Palmer Steak
Anna Arfaras is the head sommelier at Charlie Palmer Steak New York at Archer Hotel, a modern American steakhouse proposing an extensive 400-label wine list. We met Anna at Spyglass, a rooftop bar atop Archer Hotel with an amazing view on the Empire State Building. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Fort…
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Private talk: Sebastien Pourrat, Cocotte New York
Sebastien Pourrat, the chef of Cocotte restaurant in Soho, New York defines himself as a “self-made chef ” and a self-made man. Sebastien grew up at his grandparents’ farm in Armagnac, France. Although he holds a Law degree, he wanted to follow a different path and embrace a career in the wine and food industry.…
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Wine bar spotlight: Benoit New York
Another busy day in Manhattan. I was rushing to meet with my good friend Patrick, who is president of a New York Wine Club. I was impatient to share my future projects at Wine Love Ladies. Patrick offered to meet for a glass of wine at Benoit Wine Bar in Midtown West, a spot I…
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Wine bar spotlight: Eno San Francisco
Set in the heart of Union Square, I discovered ENO, a casual wine bar for those who want to explore new tastes. When you think about San Francisco, the first image that comes to your mind is the Tech scene or maybe the Golden Gate Bridge. Yes, it’s all true, but San Francisco is also…
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Winexperience: Tres Sabores organic vineyard in Napa Valley
Tres Sabores is a small family-owned winery located on the western Rutherford bench land of California’s Napa Valley. Tres Sabores means “three flavors” in Spanish, representing the soil type, the winemaker, and the type of grape. Tres Sabores is an organic vineyard They are certified organic growers of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah grapes,…