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Joe Campanale of Anfora – Part II

Lyle Fass — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:20:16 +0000

In the second part of his interview with Joe Campanale, Lyle talks about Producer Nights at Anfora, where wine lovers can experience a true range of a winemaker’s output, wine from the Jura and what makes a wine orange.

Joe Campanale of Anfora – Part I

Lyle Fass — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:00:29 +0000

Lyle’s new favorite wine bar in Manhattan is Anfora, and he talks with Joe Campanale, the co-owner and wine director. Find out what an Anfora is and how Joe put together his no-compromise wine list.

Stadlmann Rotgipfler Tagelsteiner 2007

Lyle Fass — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:12:02 +0000

Rotgipfler is not a grape you’d want to say ten times fast, though Lyle gives it a shot. This indigenous Austrian grape can make some interesting wines, but is the Stadlmann Rotgipfler Tagelsteiner 2007 one of them? Watch the review and find out.

Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2009

Lyle Fass — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:57:43 +0000

Marcel Lapierre’s death has unfortunately been used by some people to promote their own agendas, so let’s remember the man for his wine. The Raisins Gaulois is a nuclear fruit bomb, and a good introduction to his style.

Jean-Paul Brun Moulin a Vent 2008

Lyle Fass — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:46:46 +0000

If you’re planning a shamanic quest in the near future, this is the wine you’ll want to take with you. Wild with intense fruit and big furry tannins. The real test of a winemaker is what they’re able to do with a bad vintage. The Jean-Paul Brun Moulin a Vent 2008 shows off that skill.

Chateau Musar Rosé 2008

Lyle Fass — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:00:33 +0000

In one corner, the greatest winery in the middle east. In the other corner, a man who only drinks one or two Rosés a year. Who will come out ahead in this Rosé death match? Watch the No Spoof Zone and find out.

Clos du Tue-Boeuf Le P’tit Blanc 2009

Lyle Fass — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:27:36 +0000

This is one of Lyle’s favorites from natural wine superstar Thierry Puzelat. There may be a little bit of heat, but that’s not a flaw when you’re not manipulating your wines and staying true to the vintage. Watch Lyle’s review of the Clos du Tue-Boeuf Le P’tit Blanc 2009.

Campania Bianco Sophia Cantina Giardino 2007

Lyle Fass — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:02:11 +0000

This wine has a “Dressner” nose and a fresh baby scent – in a good way. See what Lyle thinks of the 2007 Sophia from Cantina Giardino.

Evan Spingarn Interview Part 1

Lyle Fass — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:23:39 +0000

The Tanged Vine Bar + Kitchen has become one of the hottest in wine bars in New York City, featuring organic, Biodynamic and natural wines — as well as a few orange ones. The Organic Wine Journal sent Lyle Fass to interview Evan Spingarn, the mastermind behind the wine list that is helping transform the “wine wasteland” that was the Upper West Side.

Lopez de Heredia Viña Gravonia Rioja Blanco Crianza 2000

Lyle Fass — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:41:13 +0000

This is the wine all wine geeks live for. Once you’re in the cult you’re never coming out. From Lyle’s favorite winery in Spain comes the Lopez de Heredia Viña Gravonia Rioja Blanco Crianza 2000. Nothing else in the world tastes quite like it.