http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog A blog about discovering America and discovering the wines of the South of France Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:17:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Summer is still here so let's enjoy a yumi summer cocktail.... Supertini Let's make a wine-based cocktail. Which one should I use? The idea of Moscato came to me directly as it is fruity, fresh, light and a tiny sweet. It will be perfect for my cocktail. I am sure you can use different spirits with the Mosacto; ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1510 I am just back from a tasting in Brooklyn and it is Friday night, what's happen? Friday night used to be for my famiy and I: The food discovery. We used to make food from all over the world. The funny part, I just had my parents on the phone today and ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1504 Happy Bastille Day!!!!!!!!!!!!   Yesterday all the French people celebrated the French Independence Day. We call it Bastille Day: do you know why? In 1789 we had a big revolution in France. At this time we were under a Monarchy and the King was Louis XVI. One of the symbol of the French ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1491 Join me for the "Bastille Day" tasting at Red White & Bubbly in Brooklyn!!! I know Bastille Day is July 14th, but we make it earlier in Brooklyn ;-)   Location: RWB is located in the heart of Park Slope on 5th Avenue just off Union Street 211-213 5th avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 718-636-WINE (9463) Hours: ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1484 Being honest I am not a big fan of dessert. However I stopped for lunch at Capsouto Freres restaurant this week and I changed my mind. Well at least for this dessert specifically: the "Souffle" As soon as I arrived in the restaurant I could enjoy the warm and classy atmosphere. I had ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1476 My apologize: long time no talk!!!!  I am back "sur la toile"' as we say in French. And I have many things to talk about. What do I do right now? I am still discovering America :) And you know what? It will be soon an important date... 2 years in the ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1469 Flagship family wine producer from the South of France, Skalli, is celebrating after winemaker Jean Philippe Trollet was named Red Winemaker of the Year by the International Wine Challenge (IWC).  The announcement was the crowning glory for company president Robert Skalli who was in London to collect the unprecedented four ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1466 Last year, at this time, I was in NY, where I live, and we had a lot of snow. I still remember that it was so beautiful. This year, I am back in France, in my village, for the holidays and what did I get? Snow!!!! I woke up this morning, had my ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1455 I made a nice discovery while ago. A friend of mine from Chicago, who is very passionate and knowledgeable, recommended me this fabulous piece of history. I don't need to tell you I am passionate of wine--LOL. However, I can let you know that I am equally passionate about history, especially, the period that includes ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1446 Hey thanks again Jessica and Marc (store managers) for this beautiful tasting in your store last Friday. I had a very good time and I am glad you and your costumers enjoyed my wines from the South of France: Fortant de France. It is correct Marc, Fortant de France are very good value ... http://www.nicolasdiscoversamerica.com/blog/?p=1438