Saturday, February 26, 2011

New York Javits Center Wine Expo

This weekend, my friends and I attended the New York Wine Expo at the Javits Center.  There were more than 760 wines and a selection of lifestyle products and services.

Upon entering the Javits Center, my first time there, by the way, we were overwhelmed by the lines before us.  There was a line for the coat check, a line to get a tasting glass, and not surprising, a sizeable line to the restroom later on in the day.

As such, I skipped the front of the Expo and started my day towards the back, and I discovered the wines of Brazil.  I sampled their Cabernet Sauvignon which according to our pourer, is the most cultivated grape in this part of the world and that they  are trying to introduce Brazillian wine into the US market in about 2 months.  One of those wines will be the Vinicola Aurora Cabernet Sauvignon, which will debut in the US market under the name "Brazilian Soul."

Another great stand was "The Perfect Pitcher of Sangria" from Perth Amboy.  The owners were looking to introduce their new product on the market, but were still doing their research on distribution and marketing logistics.  I hope that they will get this product off the ground, because I really like the sangria, and it has lots of potential. 

And, of course, as a Brooklyn resident, I had to stop at the Brooklyn Oenology stand to sample their products.  Brooklyn Oenology is located in Williamsburg and at the Expo, they had a selection of Chardonnays, Social Reds, and Merlots.  They use local artists to design their labels which add a uniqueness to their product.  Visit http://www.brooklynoenology.com/

One of the most interesting parts of my day involved running around the Expo trying to locate a bacon- like smell as we were getting hungry.  That smell turned out to be seared foie gras from the Hudson Valley.  It was one of the most luxurious things I have ever eaten and getting seconds was nearly impossible as there were many people crowding the table.

In hindsight, I highly recommend this event to anyone interested in wine, especially if you are in search of the new wines and lifestyle products.  Save the date for next year:  March 2-4, 2012; http://www.newyorkwineexpo.com/

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