A Whirlwind of Wine - Kerri’s Top Picks for 2009

Wow, what a year!  First of all, thanks to all of you who have participated in this crazy journey, I can’t believe how many amazing people I have had the pleasure of meeting this year.  It’s hard to believe all we achieved in 2009: epic Abbondanzas, fantastic renovations, winning Best of Boston, discovering new producers, and I know we could not have done it without all the encouragement, support, pestering, provocation and inspiration from all of you in Boston and (amazingly!) from around the globe.  I am incredibly excited to launch our new projects for 2010, but I also wanted to look back on the year “through the glass” and pick some of my favorite discoveries.  Here you go…

Wines for Dad…

So, I have to start by saying that I have the coolest Dad in the world. Sorry, I know you think it is yours, everyone does, until they meet mine.   Then when they do meet him, they all end up saying (I promise unprovoked) that my dad just happens to be the greatest guy ever and they aren’t jealous about it, they’re just happy they met him.  This hasn’t been the smoothest sailing year for my dad and all of us who love him, but no matter what (and one of the things that I love best about him) is that he believes every day is a special occasion.  Sneak in a breakfast out before work, a long lunch with friends, watching the sunset or late night Chinese fest - he’s always up for fun, food, friends and a glass of wine. We could all use a bit more of that in our lives! So I hope tonight you will all join me in raising a glass to Captain Pete and wishing all the dads out there the happiest of Father’s Days.

Spring Fling Tasting!

Whether the weather cooperates or not, we’re celebrating!

Ok, here is the debate… Which is better: that it’s the first day of spring or it was the last day of winter? An informal poll revealed that the latter is the winner!  If you are anything like us, we were beginning to think that this winter would never end.  We know that this is New England and anything can still happen, but the tide is turning and we are all looking forward instead of hunkering down in hibernation! You don’t want to be caught on one of the first beautiful spring days without a crisp white to sip on the balcony, porch,or window sill that you are pretending is one of the former.