On Location: Spit & Twit, New York City

When I received the email blast from my fave wine store in NYC, Bottlerocket, about a "Spit & Twit" wine tasting event today, I have to say I was very intrigued. 100 bottles of wines from all over the world in one room, and all for the bargain price of $17.50 per person. Hubby and I had a chance to taste as many as we liked! Life is good:)

So here's the deal: we walked around the room, tasted whatever we liked, and then took a minute or two to send out tweets through Twitter (http://twitter.com/FoodLoverLikeMe), letting folks know what we liked.

I'd like to say that we made it through all 100 options, but if that were the case there would be quite a few more typos in this post than usual:) But we did come across some fabulous wines that I am duly noting for you below to try out for yourself. Most are pretty reasonable, and can be ordered through https://bottlerocket.wufoo.com/forms/spitandtwit.

Without further ado, here's our top finds (in no particular order):

Cult Vines 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyards (The best wine we tasted today. Period. Just phenomenal.)

Bene di Batasiolio Gavi de Gavi (I'm learning to love Gavi more and more; this one helped:)

Ravines Wine Cellars 2007 Cabernet Franc ( a nice surprise)

Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2009 (more of a dessert wine, but cloyingly sweet)

d'Arenberg 2006 The Dead Arm Shiraz (this is just the way I like my shiraz--forceful, full-bodied, nicely spiced)

Savee Sea 2007 Pinot Noir (goes down reallllly easy....)

Mionetto NV Sergio Prosecco (like a party in your mouth!)

Fattoria Di Bibbiani 2008 Chianti Poggio Vignose (hubby says it's perfect complement to lasagne)

Weingut Carl Ehrhard 2008 Rudesheimer Riesling Kabinett (Effervescent! and it's a sustainably-made product)

Benziger Family Winery 2007 Signaterra Pinot Noir, Bella Luna Vineyards (spicy AND smooth)

Chateau Brande-Bergere 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (blackberry richness, spicy, good finish)

Finca de Arantei 2007 Albarino (nice tropical fruity, very aromatic)

Weinbau Jutta Ambrositsch NV Gruener Veltliner 'Reisenberg' (reminds me of biting into fresh

mangoes-luscious)

Bodegas Beronia 2005 Tempranillo La Rioja (mild, dry, warming, nice everyday wine)

Marques de Tomares 2005 Crianza La Rioja Alta (brazen, bold, woke up my palate--all I needed was a side of steak!)

I have a feeling a few of these will find their way into our collection (otherwise known as the "wine cellar" that looks like a mini-fridge that we keep in the laundry room:)

Cheers!