2007 Bodegas Muga Rosado, Rioja, Spain
August 4, 2008 by Derek Swanson
This week’s pick comes from David Speer, an ISG certified sommelier whose company, Wine & Chocolate, offers tasting and wine events, personalized cellar management, and wine procurement services. David’s choice for this week is a seasonally appropriate rose made from Garnacha, Viura, and Tempranillo. He likes it especially because it offers great acidity while maintaining [...]
2004 Alvear, Palacio Quemado, Crianza, Ribera del Guadiana, Spain
July 21, 2008 by Derek Swanson
This week’s recommendation comes from Kyle Saliba, who runs “the” Winebar in New York City’s East Village. Winebar was one of the first to many NYC wine bars, and embraces brining people together through wine and the communal table. Kyle and his staff pour about 35 wines by the glass from a list that is [...]
