Spring in New York City is my favorite time of year. It’s that time of year where the days are longer and the flowers start to bloom. It’s that time of year to retire our winter clothes and soak up the sunshine. Spring is a marvelous time of year for many reasons, but one of the best is the ability […]

Learning about wine is something that you can never really get enough of. Discovering new and exciting wines is like reconnecting with a long lost friend. Campania is a prominent wine region in Southern Italy, which is located along the Tyrrhenian Sea. Last week, some of the tops wine producers in the region showcased their varietals at Il Gattopardo in […]

Heading into a wine or liquor store in the hopes of picking out a great wine can be a daunting task. Often times, the store workers don’t know much about the products they are selling or the stores only have big name brand wines. For those looking to discover great, hard to find and lesser known wines, Winestyr can be […]

Impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day by concocting them a special love potion all your own! These cocktail recipes are sure to put your sweetheart in the mood and it’s a quick, easy way to make something that shows your care. Passion Margarita (Courtesy of Powell & Mahoney) 1.5 oz. Powell & Mahoney Mango Passion Margarita 1/2 oz. almond […]

Whether you are 25 or 75, wine never goes out of style. So when you are offered the opportunity to sit down to an exclusive dinner that celebrates a brand as prestigious as Kim Crawford Wines, you jump at it. The company, which produces award-winning wines from New Zealand, recently released their complete Small Parcels range of wine, which we […]

There’s nothing self-respecting New Yorkers like more than free-flowing booze, especially if it’s wine and can double as a sophisticated hobby. Or so it seemed last week as crowds gathered to talk the red stuff at Hell’s Kitchen’s Studio 450, under the auspices of Wines of South Africa. The organization’s “BBQ to Braai” event (braai being Afrikaans for BBQ) was the […]

Always excited to learn about new wines, Manhattan with a Twist partook in an exhilarating evening that blended together food, travel and wines from Rhône Valley. The area, which is comprised of towns bordering the Rhone River in France, all of which can be viewed here. The valley’s soil is made up of four different types of rock, including granite, sandy […]

Whether is be a Christmas gift, hostess present, or just because, wine always make a great gift. Below you can find some of our favorite finds for this holiday season. Best of all, you can also just buy a bottle for yourself…because, why not?! Artesa Vineyards & Winery, located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, California, recently released their […]