Archive for May, 2008

Hail in the Vineyard…

Posted in May 22nd, 2008

by pcisek in Grape Growing, Horticulture, Vineyard Issues

We just had a quick storm here in the Waterbury area… Small BB size Hail… Hope no damage to the Vineyard!

WOW (let me compose myself)…

Posted in May 20th, 2008

by pcisek in Connecticut Wine, Food, Grape Growing, Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine Events

I was just at the 200 acre estate of “louis Nichole”… and the gardens were wonderful! Here is a link to his website in case you would like to see for yourself. I should have more info shortly as to what this may mean to the world of food and wine in Connecticut!

Robert Mondavi Dies at Age of 94

Posted in May 16th, 2008

by pcisek in wine personalities

Please take a moment to raise your glass in tribute to a legend… my prayers are with his family
Article from Wine Spectator

Wine Competition scheduled…

Posted in May 16th, 2008

by pcisek in Wine Events, Wine Judging

The 15th Annual M&M Family of Wine Amenti del Vino Amateur Wine Classic is scheduled for July 26, 2008.
Competition Documents (click to download)

Competition Announcement Letter
Competition Guidelines and Rules
Competition Categories
Competition Entry Form
This now nationally publicized wine competition, formerly known as the Amenti del Vino Connecticut Amateur Wine Competition, is open to all amateur wines that have [...]

The Vines are growing one again in Connecticut!

Posted in May 15th, 2008

by pcisek in Uncategorized

Well… it is official we have gone through “BUD BREAK” in the vineyard at NVCC

NVCC Experimental Vineyard 08

Testing the new Picasa album plugin

Posted in May 15th, 2008

by pcisek in Pictures, Uncategorized

Testing the plug-in… here is a link to my pictures of best friend!

Bacchus the Akita

New wine group on FACEBOOK created…

Posted in May 13th, 2008

by pcisek in American Wine Society, University of New Haven, WWW~wine sites, Wine 2.0

Here is a link to my profile… I hope it works! JOIN US!

Great wine blog

Posted in May 8th, 2008

by pcisek in American Wine Society, WWW~wine sites, Wine 2.0, Wine Education, wine blogs

Linda a fellow AWS member has a great wine blog called www.theladyofthegrape.com Give it a look

Great Sushi…not your average buffet choice

Posted in May 8th, 2008

by pcisek in Food, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurants

I had another great meal tonight at the Tokyo Buffet in Woodbridge CT. The sushi chef did an OUTSTANDING JOB on the sushi (the rice was perfection). This restaurant is the antidote for the “all you can eat” food factories that seem to be popping up on every street corner. They [...]

Update on serving wine as part of a academic course…

Posted in May 7th, 2008

by pcisek in Liquor Liability, Wine Laws

Here is a link to the language that is before the House (in CT)… very important to Colleges and Universities who have a hospitality management program.