Join Us For This Wine Club Dinner at McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk! Thursday, January 28, 2016 McCarthy’s Wine Dinner Featuring Premium Italian Wines Starts: 6:30 pm Cost: $70 Per Person ($60 for Wine Club Members) The Menu Starter: Bortolin Prosecco Extra Dry Course One: Charcuterie Board. Hot Capicola, Salami, Prosciutto, Pickles, Mixed Olives, Duck Liver Pate […]
Gualtiero Marchesi Wines from Italy

Renowned Italian chef Gualtiero Marchesi is considered by most to be the founder of modern Italian cuisine created. In 1985, Marchesi made history when he became the first Italian chef and non-Frenchman to receive three Michelin stars. Over the years Chef Marchesi has created three signature dishes: Riso, Oro e Zafferano (Gilded Rice with Saffron): A […]
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In 2014 I had a number of wine brokers arrange wine tasting with me for non- domestic wines. I had the good fortune to taste flights of French, Spanish, Italian, Chilean and Argentinean wines. Most of the brokers were from their respective countries and represented a number of small family-run vineyards and wineries. To me, […]
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