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2013!

1/17/2014

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As I think about my 2014 resolutions, I thought it would be fun to review-- in pictures-- the amazing whirlwind that 2013 has been! I only hope that 2014 will be just as exciting! 
PictureToasting with family to the New Year. In the glasses? Virginia wine!

PictureA delicious cortado at Bluebird in NYC.
2013 was the year of the cortado. Milkier than a macchiato, but not quite a cappuccino... just the right amount of espresso with frothy milk. Love this drink- the best way to start any day or New Year! 

PictureDelicious dinner with husband and friends at the classic Il Buco

PictureAn amazing night at Ten Bells (NYC) with Molly Rydzel! I love their chalkboard winelist.

PictureWatching a master at work: Matt Stinton decants some old Cali cab at Hearth.

PictureVisiting Governor restaurant several months after being ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. Now, this space is Atrium.

PictureDiscovering my husband's college artwork hanging at our parents' house!

PictureKaraoke staff holiday party for my husband's former job- one of the most entertaining host teams around!

PictureStaff holiday party for Public at Gran Electrica

PictureRevisited these old friends at Corkbuzz (NYC), including an old favorite of mine: Fonsalette!

PictureTried a wine from 1928...
Latour 1928

PictureHosted a class by Nick Mills from Rippon winery in Central Otago! He's always an inspiring speaker...

PictureHad my favorite low-key lunch at The Green Table in Chelsea Market (Meatpacking NYC).

PictureLunch at Blue Hill, one of the most gorgeous restaurant buildings...

PictureJazz, dancing, and wine at The Darby.

PictureDinner at a friend's house! Good wine, savory tarts, and the best chocolate mousse of my life...

PictureOur tulips pop up!

PictureEaster dinner at my aunt's house, and learning about carafungile!
Carafungile!

PictureRan into VonRock ....

PictureHad some fun at Sam Adams Brewery in Boston!

PictureGot to visit this French navy ship-- on the menu? canele!

PictureOff to Virginia for a picnic and tasting at Pollak winery.
Pollak Winery

PictureWorked a charity event with these amazing sommeliers!

PictureA fun Bordeaux dinner with Anna!

PictureDinner at Misha & Priscila's house! Magical things happen in their kitchen...

PictureWe celebrated Valentine's Day several months late with our annual NYC Chocolate Tour!
Chocolates... 

PictureLearned a lot in this epic New Zealand wine tasting by Chris Terrell and Gabrielle Simmers!

PictureOpened up these pieces of Australian wine history..
Grosset 

PictureLearned about Austrian gruner and met a biodynamic horn!

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Mind-altering Musar tasting with Serge and Marc at Casellula.
Then it was off to the Weinborse in Germany for an incredible week of riesling chasing: 
PictureA random night at Pearl & Ash with Sancho the Philosopher, Abe, Sabra, and husband.

PictureI got my Sake Certification!

PictureCelebrated at the Wine Enthusiast's Red & White Bash with several other 40 under 40 people!

PictureA joyful and teary group hug on my last night at Public...

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Went to high school best friend's wedding at an old house along the Delaware River and found a bottle of riesling from the 1800s! 

PictureA trip to New York's North Fork of Long Island: syrah vines at Bedell, wild vineyards at Shinn, barrels at Macari.

PictureAfter all these years in NYC, finally went to visit this lady...

PictureOur roses bloom!

PictureI start working at the beautiful Musket Room on Elizabeth Street.

PictureCelebrating the 1920s in style!

Then the annual trek to Ocracoke Island... 
PictureA beautiful bottle of DRC...

PictureTea time at work... Had some steeping conversations with Kathy YL Chan...

PictureSaw a glimpse of sommelier history in the pages of this 1960s Lutece wine list.
Lutece Wine List

PictureHad an incredible beer pairing dinner at work.

Picturelearned about truffles!

PictureSaw some America's Cup races in San Francisco while learning about New Zealand wine...

PictureTwo of the best meals in SanFran: In-N-Out & Saison!

PictureHad fun teaching a class about beer!

PictureStunning New Zealand pinot noir...

Picture2nd Anniversary dinner at EMP!

PictureVisits and lectures from these two great winemakers: Nick Mills (Rippon) and James Millton (Millton)
Rippon

Millton

PictureThe Musket Room gets a Michelin Star!

PictureHanging out with El Dorado's master distiller.

PictureFirst snow in the garden at work.

PictureRicotta, lime and graham crackers at Torrisi

PictureLadies wine night with old Chartreuse!

PictureAnd finally, ringing in 2014 with a classy Champagne Tower!

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