Flatiron Wines

Flatiron Wines in New York is a little wine shop with a surprising selection. It can be hard to miss this New York Gem, but it is a must to go if you are looking for good wines. 
The Italian section is larger than many other stores, and you can find both Elio Altare and Bartolo Mascarello. 

The French section holds the "cheaper" Comte Lafon, but also many other great wines, if you are in a Burgundy kind of mood.
The wines are fairly priced, and their selection fairly wide. 

Check out their website for more information. 

Matrot

The first time in Beaune and I was lucky enough to visit Matrot. Adele Matrot gave the tasting, and I got to taste some of my favorite wines. She was very excited about her work, and although she spoke mostly French (there were 6 Frenchmen there also), she took the time to explain about the winery and the wine in English as well.

Before we arrived in Beaune, there had been a hail storm, and many of the grapes were ruined. The winemakers were truly disappointed, and hope for better weather next year.

Summer 2014

The calendar is filling up, mostly with wine visits. Earlier, Italy has been the only place on the agenda, but this year I am expanding my horizons, and the adventure continues in France. The whole family is renting an apartment in Beaune, allowing me to experience wine there as well. 

I believe we are visiting Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, and attempting to visit a few others. One of my favorites, Matrot, is high on my list of wineries to visit. 

foto: piemontegirl

elio altare, summer 2012

And, of course, Piemonte is on the agenda. As previous years, Altare is first on the list. Bartolo Mascarello, Vietti, Cavallotto and Ettore Germano are also on the schedule. We are trying to add some new wineries to the list, since we rarely visit new ones, but I love seeing old friends again. 

With the vacation fast approaching, the excitement is growing and growing. I can't wait!!