John Meola

Category: Wine and Spirits

  • Bonanza Napa Valley Cabernet

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    With fall upon us, I wanted to give outdoor grilling on the charcoal grill one last hurrah and grill an exceptional piece of meat. So, I got a prime tomahawk ribeye at Stew Leonard’s over the weekend. I wanted to recreate a dinner like what one would get at the great New York steakhouses like…

  • Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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    As summer winds down in the northeast and we begin our last full week of the season before autumn is upon us, I like to squeeze in as much outdoor grilling on the Weber charcoal grill that I can. And what goes better on the grill than a delicious steak? On my Costco run last…

  • Wine with Smoked Meats?

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    Yes! It is possible to serve wine with barbecued ribs. For me, when it comes to barbecue, I always think of pairing such a meal with beer. But I’m not a beer lover. It fills me up and gives me gas. And I don’t like the taste of it. Crap Craft beer has devolved from…

  • 2021 Clos Castelot

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    Purchase Date: August 23, 2025 Location: Manny’s Bistro, New York City Price: $68.00 Region: Saint-Émilion I took my wife out for a special meal for her birthday last night in New York. The restaurant is Manny’s Bistro. The owner, Manny Colon, is the boyfriend of an old friend of my wife’s. He is one of…

  • Rosé Tasting

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    Rosé Tasting Last night my wife and I went to a rosé wine tasting at the Kindred Spirits & Wine location in Fairfield, Connecticut. Rosés are the perfect summer wine. Firstly, rosés are versatile. They can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes typically served in the summer: barbecue, grilled meats, fish dishes, and salads.…