It Was A Good Year, Inc Tasting History
(Guest Speakers in Parentheses)
2014 Event Topics
January- What’s New in Beaujolais (Darren Siegfried)
February- Bordeaux 2nd wines of 2nd growths (Rick Schofield)
March- South African wines (Neil Palladino)
April- no event
May- German wines (Tracy Ellen Kamens)
June- Oregon / Burgundy (Polaner) (Whitney Schubert)
July- Finger Lakes wines (Darren Siegfried)
August- no event
September- Rhone Valley red wines (Neil Rosen)
October- Trentino/Alto Adige (Tim Free)
November- Red Zinfandels from California (Sunny Gandara)
December- Sparkling wines NOT Champagne (Rick Schofield)
2015 Events
January- Central Italian wines (Steve Carrizzo)
February- “Member’s choice” wine tasting (Arnie coordinator)
[various members presented a wine that’s “near and dear” to them]
March- Spanish wines outside Rioja and Ribera del Duero (Neil Palladino)
April- Greek Wines (Tracy Ellen Kamens)
May- Dinner at Gusto (Stephanie coordinator)
June- Wines of the Pacific Northwest (Tim Gonzales)
July-David versus Goliath: Italy and Croatia (Mile Rupcic)
August- Sommelier’s Approach: Building a Restaurant Wine List (Andrew Sarubbi)
September- no event
October- Languedoc/Roussillon (Neil Rosen)
November- Champagnes and Burgundies (Steve Carrizzo)
December- (Monday 14th) Classic cheese-wine pairings (Wendy Crispell)
2016 Events
January- Piedmont Wine Dinner at Amici’s (Tim, Stephanie, & Arnie coordinators)
March- Hidden Wine Jewels from Italy (Scott Rosenberg/Il Barilotto, Fishkill)
April- Cabernet Franc from around the world (Rick Schofield)
May- Austrian Wines (Neil Palladino)
June- Rose Wines (Andrew Sarubbi, McKinney & Doyle, Pawling)
July- Eastern European Wines (Sunny Gandara)
September- Dyson California Portfolio Wines (Tim Gonzales, Millbrook Winery)
October- Pinot Noir International (Steve Carrizzo)
November- “Rick’s Picks” (reasonably-priced exceptional everyday wines) (Rick Schofield)
December- no event
2017 Events
February- Sicilian Wine Dinner at Perch (Tim, Stephanie coordinators)
March- Douro Table Wines & Ports (Tim Free)
April- Italian grapes in Italian and California wines (Alex Ward)
May- Members’ Choice [see Feb. 2015 for description] (Arnie coordinator)
June- White Burgundies (Steve Carrizzo)
July- Aromatic Whites (Andrew Sarubbi)
August- no event
September- Sherries (Marcy Favila)
October- New Guns of Australian Wine (Christina Pickard)
November- Wines of SW France (Katell Plevin)
December- Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux (Tracy Ellen Kamens)
2018 Events
January-No event
February- Heritage wine dinner
March- Southern Italian wines (Marta Kandl, Marta’s Vineyard)
April- Hungarian wines (Neil Palladino)
May- French Rose’ (Marcy Favila Cashman)
June- Summer Reds (Alex Ward)
July- Mediterranean Coastal White wines (Andrew Sarubbi)
August- J. Lohr wines (Pamela Macrini)
September- No event
October- Wines of Virginia (Rick Schofield)
November- Il Barilotto wines (Scott Rosenberg) –cancelled due to snowstorm- see March 2019
December- “Members’ Choice” (Arnie Serotsky coordinator)
2019 Events
February- Wine-Food pairing at Locust Grove
March- Il Barilotto “special” Italian wines
May- Gamay and Beaujolais wines
June- Moet-Hennessey’s southern hemisphere wines
July- “Old world-New world” wine comparison
August- A Tale of 2 wine regions: Northern/Southern Rhone wines
September-Wines of Southern Burgundy
October-Wines with Altitude (Pyrenees)
November- Meet the Parents (Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc-parents of Cabernet Sauvignon)
December- “Member’s Choice” (various members each present a wine)
2020 Events
February 16: Wine dinner at Farmers & Chefs (with Slovenian wines)
October 3: Appetizers and dessert pairing with selected wines @ Wildfire Grill (outdoor patio)
December 8: Virtual tasting of Gavi and Barbera (held via Zoom)
2021 Events
February 25: Virtual tasting (Spain: Albariño/Rias Baixas and red Rioja) (via Zoom)
April 27: Virtual tasting (France: Loire Muscadet white and Cabernet Franc red) (via Zoom)
June 23: Virtual tasting (Portugal: Vinho Verde white & Dao red) (via Zoom)
July 20: @ Tomas (Tish/William Tisherman: Trend-O-Licious wines) [current wine trends]
October 7: @ Farmers and Chefs (Chandler Webber: Blended wines)
December 7: @ Farmers & Chefs ("Member's Choice": various members presented a favorite wine)
2022 Events
January 25, 2022: Wine and Climate Change by Arnie Serotsky (Zoom)
March 8, 2022: Finger Lakes Wine Survey by Arnie Serotsky and Tim Free, Farmers & Chefs
April 12, 2022: The Wines of Familia Torres (Spain) by Rob Stegall at Casa Italiana
May 31, 2022: Business Meeting and informal wine tasting by Tim Free and various
Club members at Casa Italiana
June 28, 2022: “North from Verona,” wines of northern Italy, by Tim Free, Farmers & Chefs
July 26, 2022: The Art of Summer Boards (wine-food pairing) by Andrew Sarubbi of
McKinney & Doyle, Casa Italiana
September 13, 2022: The Languedoc wines of Paul Mas, by Nick Macchi (Independence Wines) and Guillaume Virsolvy, Farmers & Chefs
October 25, 2022: Tuscan Wines, by Sunny Gandara, Farmers & Chefs
November 29, 2022: “Member’s Choice” wine tasting, coordinator Arnie Serotsky,
Farmers & Chefs
Selected tasting topics and presenters in recent years have included:
· The DOCG Wines of Tuscany, Scott Rosenberg, Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Graduate, General Manager of Il Bariloto Enoteca in Fishkill;
· Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux, Tracy Ellen Kamens, Ed.D., Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), of Grand Crus Classes;
· Wines and Artisan Cheeses, Wendy Crispell, CSW, Advanced Certification with Merit, Wine and Spirit Education Trust;
· Sherries, Marcy Favila, manages the sale of fine and rare wines at the Wine Cellarage and holds an Advanced Certificate from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.
· Aromatic Whites, Andrew Sarubbi, Certified Sommelier and Wine Educator and manager of McKinney & Doyle, Pawling, NY
· Bordeaux: Second Wines of 2nd Great Growths , Rick Schofield, Certified International Wine Judge, Accredited Bordeaux Educator, CWE and Advanced Sommelier.
Tasting Notes: Wines of SW France (11-14-17)
White Wine
Camino Larredya “La Part Davant” Jurancon Sec 2015 (white) [Gros & Petit Manseng + Corbu]
Serious yellow color (skin maceration prior to fermentation); not fruity in the nose, but very interesting anyway; dry, somewhat viscous, fairly crisp, has some tannin, very appetizing, a white wine with real weight without oak flavoring.
Pink Wine
Domaine des Terrisses Gaillac Rose’ 2016 (pink) [50 Syrah, 25 Braucol, 25 Duras]
Light color (saignee); very attractive somewhat complex nose; delicate on the palate but dry.
Red Wines
Dom. Philemon Jurancon Noir IGP Cotes du Tarn (Gaillac) 2014 [Jurancon Noir]
Nice deep color; good but slightly barnyardy nose; light tannins, soft acidity- a quaffer with complexity
Domaine du Cros Vieilles Vignes Marcillac 2014 [Fer Servadou]
From 80-year old vines that are grown in iron-rich limestone clay; medium red color; excellent ‘top’ aroma (floral), lean, pleasant but needs food and time; flavors of Szechuan peppercorns, notable in the finish.
Ch. La Caminade “La Commandery” Cahors 2012 [Malbec/aka Cot with small amount of Tannat]
Good, deep color; noticeable oak in nose and on palate; has good, intense blackberry fruit; medium structure, good length. [This vineyard was spared the devastating hail that damaged much of the Cahors fruit in 2013].
Domaine Brana “Harri Gorri” Irouleguy Rouge 2013 [60 Cabernet Franc, 20 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Tannat]
This is a wine from the French Basque region. Good color, very appealing overall, but not complex. The nose smells like the 2 Cabernets, and it’s got nice acidity. Aged before release.
Ch. Laffitte-Teston Madiran Vieilles Vignes Madiran 2012 [100 Tannat]
Deep red-purple color. A rich, plummy nose (with a sense of alcohol like a liqueur) is followed by a palate that is rich and full and not all that tannic (considering it’s made from Tannat!). The acidity balances the richness and is especially evident in the finish. The vines are 80 years old.
Domaine Roumagnac “Authentique” Fronton 2014 [50 Negrette, 25 Syrah, 13 Cab. Sauvignon, 12 Cab. Franc]
Medium red-purple color; coffee-toffee nose with a bit of ‘’funk’ (reduction?); medium-light in body with light but firm tannins, flavors are very ‘primary’ and seem to reflect carbonic maceration fermentation (like Beaujolais Nouveau). The vineyards are just outside Toulouse.
Tim Free
Slide show from Southwest Wines. Note due to file size restrictions, the presentation has been split into three parts:
Part 1: presentation_of_the_wines_of_south_west_france_1.pptx
Part 2: presentation_of_the_wines_of_south_west_france_2.pptx
Part 3: presentation_of_the_wines_of_south_west_france_3.pptx
2021 Wine and Food Event at Tomas:
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img_2136.jpg
img_2137-1.jpg
Southern Burgundy Wines slide show from 9/26/19:
kames_wagy_affordable_burgundypt1.pptx
kames_wagy_affordable_burgundypt2.pptx
kames_wagy_affordable_burgundypt3.pptx
Moet Hennessey slide show from 6/2019 Tasting: iwagy_-_mh_southern_hemisphere_wine_estates.pdf
Last updated: 2/22/2023
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(Guest Speakers in Parentheses)
2014 Event Topics
January- What’s New in Beaujolais (Darren Siegfried)
February- Bordeaux 2nd wines of 2nd growths (Rick Schofield)
March- South African wines (Neil Palladino)
April- no event
May- German wines (Tracy Ellen Kamens)
June- Oregon / Burgundy (Polaner) (Whitney Schubert)
July- Finger Lakes wines (Darren Siegfried)
August- no event
September- Rhone Valley red wines (Neil Rosen)
October- Trentino/Alto Adige (Tim Free)
November- Red Zinfandels from California (Sunny Gandara)
December- Sparkling wines NOT Champagne (Rick Schofield)
2015 Events
January- Central Italian wines (Steve Carrizzo)
February- “Member’s choice” wine tasting (Arnie coordinator)
[various members presented a wine that’s “near and dear” to them]
March- Spanish wines outside Rioja and Ribera del Duero (Neil Palladino)
April- Greek Wines (Tracy Ellen Kamens)
May- Dinner at Gusto (Stephanie coordinator)
June- Wines of the Pacific Northwest (Tim Gonzales)
July-David versus Goliath: Italy and Croatia (Mile Rupcic)
August- Sommelier’s Approach: Building a Restaurant Wine List (Andrew Sarubbi)
September- no event
October- Languedoc/Roussillon (Neil Rosen)
November- Champagnes and Burgundies (Steve Carrizzo)
December- (Monday 14th) Classic cheese-wine pairings (Wendy Crispell)
2016 Events
January- Piedmont Wine Dinner at Amici’s (Tim, Stephanie, & Arnie coordinators)
March- Hidden Wine Jewels from Italy (Scott Rosenberg/Il Barilotto, Fishkill)
April- Cabernet Franc from around the world (Rick Schofield)
May- Austrian Wines (Neil Palladino)
June- Rose Wines (Andrew Sarubbi, McKinney & Doyle, Pawling)
July- Eastern European Wines (Sunny Gandara)
September- Dyson California Portfolio Wines (Tim Gonzales, Millbrook Winery)
October- Pinot Noir International (Steve Carrizzo)
November- “Rick’s Picks” (reasonably-priced exceptional everyday wines) (Rick Schofield)
December- no event
2017 Events
February- Sicilian Wine Dinner at Perch (Tim, Stephanie coordinators)
March- Douro Table Wines & Ports (Tim Free)
April- Italian grapes in Italian and California wines (Alex Ward)
May- Members’ Choice [see Feb. 2015 for description] (Arnie coordinator)
June- White Burgundies (Steve Carrizzo)
July- Aromatic Whites (Andrew Sarubbi)
August- no event
September- Sherries (Marcy Favila)
October- New Guns of Australian Wine (Christina Pickard)
November- Wines of SW France (Katell Plevin)
December- Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux (Tracy Ellen Kamens)
2018 Events
January-No event
February- Heritage wine dinner
March- Southern Italian wines (Marta Kandl, Marta’s Vineyard)
April- Hungarian wines (Neil Palladino)
May- French Rose’ (Marcy Favila Cashman)
June- Summer Reds (Alex Ward)
July- Mediterranean Coastal White wines (Andrew Sarubbi)
August- J. Lohr wines (Pamela Macrini)
September- No event
October- Wines of Virginia (Rick Schofield)
November- Il Barilotto wines (Scott Rosenberg) –cancelled due to snowstorm- see March 2019
December- “Members’ Choice” (Arnie Serotsky coordinator)
2019 Events
February- Wine-Food pairing at Locust Grove
March- Il Barilotto “special” Italian wines
May- Gamay and Beaujolais wines
June- Moet-Hennessey’s southern hemisphere wines
July- “Old world-New world” wine comparison
August- A Tale of 2 wine regions: Northern/Southern Rhone wines
September-Wines of Southern Burgundy
October-Wines with Altitude (Pyrenees)
November- Meet the Parents (Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc-parents of Cabernet Sauvignon)
December- “Member’s Choice” (various members each present a wine)
2020 Events
February 16: Wine dinner at Farmers & Chefs (with Slovenian wines)
October 3: Appetizers and dessert pairing with selected wines @ Wildfire Grill (outdoor patio)
December 8: Virtual tasting of Gavi and Barbera (held via Zoom)
2021 Events
February 25: Virtual tasting (Spain: Albariño/Rias Baixas and red Rioja) (via Zoom)
April 27: Virtual tasting (France: Loire Muscadet white and Cabernet Franc red) (via Zoom)
June 23: Virtual tasting (Portugal: Vinho Verde white & Dao red) (via Zoom)
July 20: @ Tomas (Tish/William Tisherman: Trend-O-Licious wines) [current wine trends]
October 7: @ Farmers and Chefs (Chandler Webber: Blended wines)
December 7: @ Farmers & Chefs ("Member's Choice": various members presented a favorite wine)
2022 Events
January 25, 2022: Wine and Climate Change by Arnie Serotsky (Zoom)
March 8, 2022: Finger Lakes Wine Survey by Arnie Serotsky and Tim Free, Farmers & Chefs
April 12, 2022: The Wines of Familia Torres (Spain) by Rob Stegall at Casa Italiana
May 31, 2022: Business Meeting and informal wine tasting by Tim Free and various
Club members at Casa Italiana
June 28, 2022: “North from Verona,” wines of northern Italy, by Tim Free, Farmers & Chefs
July 26, 2022: The Art of Summer Boards (wine-food pairing) by Andrew Sarubbi of
McKinney & Doyle, Casa Italiana
September 13, 2022: The Languedoc wines of Paul Mas, by Nick Macchi (Independence Wines) and Guillaume Virsolvy, Farmers & Chefs
October 25, 2022: Tuscan Wines, by Sunny Gandara, Farmers & Chefs
November 29, 2022: “Member’s Choice” wine tasting, coordinator Arnie Serotsky,
Farmers & Chefs
Selected tasting topics and presenters in recent years have included:
· The DOCG Wines of Tuscany, Scott Rosenberg, Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Graduate, General Manager of Il Bariloto Enoteca in Fishkill;
· Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux, Tracy Ellen Kamens, Ed.D., Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), of Grand Crus Classes;
· Wines and Artisan Cheeses, Wendy Crispell, CSW, Advanced Certification with Merit, Wine and Spirit Education Trust;
· Sherries, Marcy Favila, manages the sale of fine and rare wines at the Wine Cellarage and holds an Advanced Certificate from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.
· Aromatic Whites, Andrew Sarubbi, Certified Sommelier and Wine Educator and manager of McKinney & Doyle, Pawling, NY
· Bordeaux: Second Wines of 2nd Great Growths , Rick Schofield, Certified International Wine Judge, Accredited Bordeaux Educator, CWE and Advanced Sommelier.
Tasting Notes: Wines of SW France (11-14-17)
White Wine
Camino Larredya “La Part Davant” Jurancon Sec 2015 (white) [Gros & Petit Manseng + Corbu]
Serious yellow color (skin maceration prior to fermentation); not fruity in the nose, but very interesting anyway; dry, somewhat viscous, fairly crisp, has some tannin, very appetizing, a white wine with real weight without oak flavoring.
Pink Wine
Domaine des Terrisses Gaillac Rose’ 2016 (pink) [50 Syrah, 25 Braucol, 25 Duras]
Light color (saignee); very attractive somewhat complex nose; delicate on the palate but dry.
Red Wines
Dom. Philemon Jurancon Noir IGP Cotes du Tarn (Gaillac) 2014 [Jurancon Noir]
Nice deep color; good but slightly barnyardy nose; light tannins, soft acidity- a quaffer with complexity
Domaine du Cros Vieilles Vignes Marcillac 2014 [Fer Servadou]
From 80-year old vines that are grown in iron-rich limestone clay; medium red color; excellent ‘top’ aroma (floral), lean, pleasant but needs food and time; flavors of Szechuan peppercorns, notable in the finish.
Ch. La Caminade “La Commandery” Cahors 2012 [Malbec/aka Cot with small amount of Tannat]
Good, deep color; noticeable oak in nose and on palate; has good, intense blackberry fruit; medium structure, good length. [This vineyard was spared the devastating hail that damaged much of the Cahors fruit in 2013].
Domaine Brana “Harri Gorri” Irouleguy Rouge 2013 [60 Cabernet Franc, 20 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Tannat]
This is a wine from the French Basque region. Good color, very appealing overall, but not complex. The nose smells like the 2 Cabernets, and it’s got nice acidity. Aged before release.
Ch. Laffitte-Teston Madiran Vieilles Vignes Madiran 2012 [100 Tannat]
Deep red-purple color. A rich, plummy nose (with a sense of alcohol like a liqueur) is followed by a palate that is rich and full and not all that tannic (considering it’s made from Tannat!). The acidity balances the richness and is especially evident in the finish. The vines are 80 years old.
Domaine Roumagnac “Authentique” Fronton 2014 [50 Negrette, 25 Syrah, 13 Cab. Sauvignon, 12 Cab. Franc]
Medium red-purple color; coffee-toffee nose with a bit of ‘’funk’ (reduction?); medium-light in body with light but firm tannins, flavors are very ‘primary’ and seem to reflect carbonic maceration fermentation (like Beaujolais Nouveau). The vineyards are just outside Toulouse.
Tim Free
Slide show from Southwest Wines. Note due to file size restrictions, the presentation has been split into three parts:
Part 1: presentation_of_the_wines_of_south_west_france_1.pptx
Part 2: presentation_of_the_wines_of_south_west_france_2.pptx
Part 3: presentation_of_the_wines_of_south_west_france_3.pptx
2021 Wine and Food Event at Tomas:
img_2128.jpg
img_2136.jpg
img_2137-1.jpg
Southern Burgundy Wines slide show from 9/26/19:
kames_wagy_affordable_burgundypt1.pptx
kames_wagy_affordable_burgundypt2.pptx
kames_wagy_affordable_burgundypt3.pptx
Moet Hennessey slide show from 6/2019 Tasting: iwagy_-_mh_southern_hemisphere_wine_estates.pdf
Last updated: 2/22/2023
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