For the first event of the new year our Mondiale group decided to make an early start on the traditional Italian wine month of February and focus on wines from this country. Moreover why not go for the most renowned region that was soon to host the winter Olympic games as well? We met at […]
Burgundian Mondiale Event at Bella – October 10, 2005
Navigating through the Cote d’Or can make for a confounding journey with its perplexing number of appellations, vineyards, and owners down to individual rows. Our goal this night was to steer clear of the dead ends and cold paths to find the magic that comes out of Burgundy. Leading the way was our own Chevalier […]
Mondiale Spanish Tasting at York St Café – May 12, 2005
Recently many wine regions both old and new are striving to push themselves to the forefront of international attention. Spain has a long history that after some fading years has made great progress to reestablish its prominence for value and quality. Our jovial group decided to explore some of the more esoteric portions of the […]
Mondiale at The Phoenix – January 12, 2005
Cold winter nights can be conducive for red wines, so our assemblage met to experience some of the best. Our setting was the Chef’s Dining Room at The Phoenix with its welcoming marble fireplace and view of the kitchen staff at work through French doors. Situated in a former gentleman’s club designed by Samuel Hannaford […]
Mondiale Event at Trio Bistro – November 11, 2004
After a thoughtful Veteran’s Day remembering those who served for our freedom, we gathered at Trio with our host Maître de Table Restaurateur Gregg Pancero to celebrate fruits of the vine. Our Vice Eschason Gordon Hullar had again put us to the grand work of tasting through several vintages from one of the great chateaux, […]