By Azriel Ganz Issue of July 10, 2009 / 18 Tammuz 5769 I wasn’t planning on speaking at my grandson’s shalom zachor. There were other people more qualified to speak and, in any event, … more

Chateau Le Crock 2001 By Adam Neustadter Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769 Never does a week pass without someone asking me to recommend a wine. Don’t get me wrong, I love to do … more

Issue of April 10, 2009 / 16 Nissan 5769 For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So says Newton's third law of motion, axiomatic to our understanding of the physical … more

Shiloh Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Secret Reserve By Adam Neustadter Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Sometimes, being in the wine business offers great perks. One of them is getting … more

Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 Almost more than anything else, she looked like she needed a hug. But myriad other considerations aside, that wouldn’t happen because it might have drawn … more

By Eileen Goltz Issue of Feb. 20, 2009 / 26 Shevat 5769 As an experiment, a foodie friend suggested that I replace the salt I used in some of my recipes with a splash of soy sauce. "Soy … more

Fears that liquor stores would be wiped out by grocers and big box competitors By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Feb. 20, 2009 / 26 Shevat 5769 Governor David Paterson's budget proposal to allow … more

Recanati Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 By Adam Neustadter Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Drinking wine and writing this article is usually a win-win situation. I get to drink a wine of my choice and … more

Golan Sion Creek White Semi-Dry 2007 By Adam Neustadter It has recently been brought to my attention that not everybody who reads these reviews appreciates dry wine. I know, I know, it … more