PrintNew York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Pulse of the Wine World'
The New York City Wine and Food Festival is coming up in just a few weeks, held from October 8-11, with events all over the city. At Serious Eats, we'll be giving away pairs of tickets to the festival's wine events.
In "Pulse of the Wine World," media superstar Gary Vaynerchuk will lead a seminar and tasting on the latest and greatest wines on the market, with a selection of French bites to pair. Vaynerchuk's authoritative but accessible style have won him fans across the world. Tickets are still available for the October 10 seminar, at $99/head, but we're giving away a pair right here.
To enter, just answer the following question in the comments: What's your latest wine discovery? Whether you've been exploring the best Chilean grapes or you finally found a first-class rosé, we want to know what you've been uncorking.
One winner will be chosen at random from among eligible commenters. Winner will receive two tickets to the event above. Both ticketholders must be 21 or older to attend. Contest will end and comments will close at 9AM ET, Wednesday, September 23, 2009. One entry per community member. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
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Recently tried Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio from this great wine place in my neighborhood. It's light and fruity, and relatively inexpensive!
ashmarena at 10:51AM on 09/16/09
my latest (well, re-discovered actually) favorite is JW Morris white zinfandel that I get from Trader Joe's for $4...its actually surprisingly realllly good and refreshing
korovka at 10:54AM on 09/16/09
I had been searching for ages for a Tempranillo called 'Nobul'. I finally found it in a local liquor store and it is as great as I remembered! Perfect for the fall season.
marlahoffman at 10:55AM on 09/16/09
Prosecco, love the bubbles!
llama at 10:56AM on 09/16/09
Malbec.
Runningwithbeaters at 10:59AM on 09/16/09
Alasia's Moscato D'Asti. It's fruity, bubbly, and refreshingly delicious. Finally found a favorite.
hyojenn at 11:16AM on 09/16/09
My friend recently introduced me to Red Truck Wines- Sonoma, CA. They are delicious!
laura7300 at 11:26AM on 09/16/09
Easily the Sparkling Red Lini Labrusca. I'd never had sparkling red until recently... I'm in love!
amlamster at 11:34AM on 09/16/09
Realizing that I do in fact like chardonnay! For some reason, I had always avoided it.
lanes at 11:37AM on 09/16/09
Gruner
bhgrossman at 11:38AM on 09/16/09
South African Chenin Blanc. Never experimented with it before until I got a nudge from Gary Vaynerchuk on an episode of Wine Library. Love it!! http://eatandgreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/wine-and-cheese.html
kiira at 11:38AM on 09/16/09
I discovered sparkling rosé at a wine tasting and it was great!
youri117 at 11:55AM on 09/16/09
Gewürztraminer
johbnc at 12:05PM on 09/16/09
The more Long Island wine I try, the more I like.
tacologic at 12:09PM on 09/16/09
I just had a lovely Austrian Riesling 07 from Grad Hardegg. Dry, fruity, great acidity and so smooth on the palate.
awinegoddess at 12:31PM on 09/16/09
dr. konstantin frank's dry riesling (finger lakes) after the sommelier at momofuku ssam convinced me to give it a try. well balanced with a great finish. this changed my perception of NY wines. it's no longer on their list but astor wines carries it.
gastrodamus at 12:33PM on 09/16/09
three buck chuck from trader joe's is surpisingly drinkable - esp the whites.
cariden at 12:36PM on 09/16/09
Quattro Mani, a Montepulciano. One of the best midlevel (~$15) wines I've ever had.
johnedwards at 12:43PM on 09/16/09
As a pizza enthusiast, I have been chasing down the elusive Gragnano. I've also been introduced to the highly regarded 2007 Chilean Reds.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 12:44PM on 09/16/09
The Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - my best friend and I bought it for the funky label (and it was only $15), but it turned out to taste lovely as well!
abby728 at 12:45PM on 09/16/09
Gamay - try it!
kirkley9 at 12:55PM on 09/16/09
ice wines in toronto
cryho01 at 1:32PM on 09/16/09
Albariño.
detoy at 1:45PM on 09/16/09
Tasmanian Pinot Noir
buckeye00 at 1:48PM on 09/16/09
Three buck Chuck!
spanky28 at 2:08PM on 09/16/09
prosecco!
chnguyen at 2:10PM on 09/16/09
just had a fairly good semi-dry riesling from lamoreaux vineyards upstate new york.
jasmineleilani at 2:15PM on 09/16/09
Kosta Browne
autumnwine at 3:08PM on 09/16/09
2007 White Burgundies!
craig_g at 5:37PM on 09/16/09
Yabby Lake Shiraz. Yum!
tornadocat at 6:21PM on 09/16/09
Overlooked, underpriced, very food-friendly Cote-de-Rhone
mtingley at 6:27PM on 09/16/09
Pinot grigio from oregon
vchung6 at 7:52PM on 09/16/09
My latest wine discovery is Tawny ports. Perfect to satisfy both my red wine and dessert loving sides at once.
SpatulaQueen at 10:19PM on 09/16/09
I was visiting the scarecrow competition at Peddlar's Village in Lahaska, PA, and found a great dry red wine: '07 Proprietors Reserve Red from Chaddsford Winery.
geoffreys at 8:59AM on 09/17/09
Recently had a really good Russian River Valley Pinot Grigio from Terlato Vinyards.
jbn3434 at 10:59AM on 09/17/09
I've been experimenting with the OR Pinot Noirs. Such a unique taste compared to the California grapes.
chadmd23 at 11:38AM on 09/17/09
Chenin Blanc is a new find for me, I had always been a red girl.
menya at 1:12PM on 09/17/09
Cava. Especially for the summer.
oneperfectegg at 2:07PM on 09/17/09
just tried a great malbec rose!
LeeBurgZ at 2:31PM on 09/17/09
kermit lynch beaujolais - I tried it with Gary V., and it's my new fave red! If only I can find it somewhere in the city...
nychar at 3:44PM on 09/17/09
gruner veltliners and albarinos all summer long
Dedaa at 4:10PM on 09/17/09
Petit Verdot from Napa
akosmos at 4:20PM on 09/17/09
Tannat from Uruguay...yes, that's correct, Uruguay. This is a red wine grape typically grown in southern France but now is considered the national grape of Uruguay. Taste is very similar to Malbec and will pair well with the same types of foods that you would pair with Malbec. Hard to find as imports from Uruguay are limited.
tmartin at 4:54PM on 09/17/09
I'm not fond of Garnachas (Grenaches), but I recently uncorked a Cariñena / Syrah / Garnacha blend from Spain that was pretty good.
Polynesia Addict at 6:06PM on 09/17/09
Prosecco!
wenwenM at 7:14PM on 09/17/09
Pinot tage!
ClearlyDiluted at 7:20PM on 09/17/09
oh, i'm not alone in this it would seem, but prosecco. :)
msannakarenina at 9:07PM on 09/17/09
gewurtztraminer
bgruber at 3:42AM on 09/18/09
Pinot grigio
worldyking at 11:03AM on 09/18/09
port.
joviter at 6:18PM on 09/18/09
Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Carmenere!
arepalady at 12:32PM on 09/19/09
Rocca Bella's Negroamaro, from Puglia, 2008
winer at 1:40PM on 09/19/09
I love Torrontes! Cheap, fruity and fragrant. Great for summer drinking and paired with spicy food. If you like Gewurtztraminer you should give it a try.
fuzzneko at 1:46PM on 09/19/09
Goats du Roam
osmankhan at 10:41AM on 09/21/09
Dr. Beckermann Riesling Spatlese
seriouslyeating at 10:56AM on 09/21/09
My greatest recent wine discovery is not a single grape or vintage, but WinesTillSoldOut.com , a website with a different offering each day at about 50% off the lowest online price, including delivery.
Soup2Nuts at 11:51AM on 09/21/09
2004 Lavradores dei Feitoria Tres Bagos Douro, Portugal
Chris De Noia at 11:57AM on 09/21/09
lambrusco! i hear bubbly reds
chubberblub at 12:40PM on 09/21/09
it was a summer discovering prosecco.
mimosa106 at 12:40PM on 09/21/09
Hill of Content Shiraz from Appellation Wine Store is my favorite wine right now and a great discovery.
midwestern at 12:47PM on 09/21/09
Sparkling shiraz, so great
yummylvr at 12:50PM on 09/21/09
Rieslings from Upstate NY! Fin Cabernet
hulahoop at 1:33PM on 09/21/09
turkish wine!
kristin314 at 2:10PM on 09/21/09
fruit-based dessert wines
winkyj at 2:27PM on 09/21/09
Any wines from the Finger Lakes region around Ithaca - my favorite is Six Mile Creek Vineyard.
kggreenpoint at 2:47PM on 09/21/09
Three buck chuck. I also discovered that rose is kinda gross.
VelvetHammer at 4:54PM on 09/21/09
Grüner Veltliner!
rebeccadiamond at 9:49PM on 09/21/09
Trockenbeerenauslese. It was a gorgeous dessert wine. Too bad I can neither afford it regularly nor pronounce it.
firni at 9:55PM on 09/21/09
sparkly red wines. kinda delicious.
elizhaskett at 1:20PM on 09/22/09
I have been having a love affair with the grape tempranillo!
andile at 1:44PM on 09/22/09
Swedish Ice Wine......blergh, a little too sweet for me.
Polycultural at 1:44PM on 09/22/09
Priorat from Spain blew my mind! Big, tight and tastes like the soil it was grown in. Love love love.
bedtyme73 at 2:22PM on 09/22/09
I dont have a great wine discovery of late, since I tend to just keep trying new ones. My favorite idea of late has been to just buy a different appropriate wine under $12. I have found so many great ones
jsk1030 at 3:00PM on 09/22/09
I recently tasted my first white Bordeaux. Scrumptious!
GirlMonday at 3:43PM on 09/22/09
A full-bodied red wine from Portugal called "FP" Filipa Pato "Ensaios", Baga. I found it at Astor Wines
heartdibble at 3:59PM on 09/22/09
Sockeye's 2002 pinot noir
muffintop at 9:40PM on 09/22/09
ice wine
maportofu at 9:51PM on 09/22/09
coppola claret by the case at the moment
aerozap at 12:06PM on 09/23/09