Saturday, December 31, 2016

2016 Best Champagne and Caviar Pairing From Lady Elena Caviar

The  9 varieties of  caviar from Lady Elena Caviar offer a choice of  quality caviar for everyone and our wine pairings keep in mind the international audience that caviar and wine is appreciated by.

Philippe Gonet Extra Brut 3210 Blanc de Blancs Champagne

 The wines is aged Sur Lie for 3 years.
              The grapes are from 2 terroirs.
                      This is from the 1 variety of Chardonnay.
                              Dosage is 0.

With this champagne as much as it cleanses the palate the champagne presents its floralness along side the caviar. Their is a feeling of elegance in this pairing.

This was re tasted in January 2016 with the same results.


 

 

2016 Best New York Wine and Caviar Pairing With Lady Elena Caviar

The  9 varieties of  caviar from Lady Elena Caviar offer a choice of  quality caviar for everyone and our wine pairings keep in mind the international audience that caviar and wine is appreciated by. 

2014 Bouquet Sauvignon Blanc from the North Fork of Long Island wine appellation.

The wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc and the minerality in this wine says it all about why it was the Best of 2016 New York State wines paired with caviar. The freshness and the zestiness helped a lot as well. 




Friday, December 30, 2016

2016 Best Eastern European Wine and Caviar Pairing with Lady Elena Caviar


The 9 varieties of  caviar from Lady Elena Caviar offer a choice of  quality caviar for everyone and our wine pairings keep in mind the international audience that caviar and wine is appreciated by. 

2014 Marani Kondoli Vineyards Mtsvane- Kisi

This is a wine from Georgia - the Country.

The wine is from the Marani Kondoli vineyards and is a blend of 50% Mtsvane and 50% Kisi.
This is another wine where indigenous varietals show a surprisingly good wine and caviar pairing. This was paired with White Sturgeon caviar.
See our caviar and wine pairing blog posting for this pairing by clicking here


 



2016 Best Wine From Crete and Caviar Pairing with Lady Elena Caviar

2015 Idaia Winery Ocean Thrapsathiri Wine 
From Crete
The  9 varieties of  caviar from Lady Elena Caviar offer a choice of  quality caviar for everyone and our wine pairings keep in mind the international audience that caviar and wine is appreciated by. 

The Thrapsathiri grape variety from Crete caught our attention and we wanted to bring it to your attention.
Crete is a small island and we tasted many of their wines and found that this single varietal wine was the best with our White Sturgeon Caviar. 

2016 Best Sweet Wine and Caviar Pairing with Lady Elena Caviar

The 9 varieties of  caviar from Lady Elena Caviar offer a choice of  quality caviar for everyone and our wine pairings keep in mind the international audience that caviar and wine is appreciated by.


2010 Jose Maria Da Fonseca Alambre Muscatel de Setúbal

 Caviar and sweet wine is not enjoyed as much as it should be.  This sweet wine from Portugal is a value sweet wine which compliments the pairing. 

We love our sweet and salty desserts. We especially love our chocolate covered pretzels. Here is a quality sweet wine that is not overpowering or cloying and a great wine to enjoy with your caviar. There is that creamy nutty sweet salty deliciousness happening here.


Thursday, December 29, 2016

2016 Best Champagne/Wine and Caviar Pairings Announcement from Lady Elena Caviar

Throughout 2016, Lady Elena Caviar has tasted a few hundred champagnes and wines with our caviar. We do not say the champagne or wine and our caviar pair unless we have tasted the two together.

Champagne is the thought many people have when there is the mention of caviar. Lady Elena Caviar is about caviar for your lifestyle. There is a caviar for your budget among our 9 varieties. With this in mind, we look for champagnes and wines from all price ranges that pair with our caviar. Please note that champagne is a wine.

Our tasting throughout the year has been by the individual bottle, by the producer line, by a selection of wines by a country or by a wine producing region. Since wine and champagne prices can have such a wide range from the seller, we are not including any retail prices for them.

Every caviar variety has its own flavor profile and every wine has its own flavor profile. Our selected winners are those wines where the pairing had special enjoyable characteristics to it that made it stand out from the rest.

For 2016, we have 5 of the best champagne /wine and caviar pairings that we want to bring to your attention. We will be releasing them over the next few days.

If you have a champagne or wine that you would like to be included for our 2017 tastings let us know at CS@LadyElenaCaviar.com

New Year Day Holiday Tradition Starter Kit

Starting a New Year Day Tradition is Easy with LadyElenaCaviar.com

Start by  
"Going Casual with a Superior Taste". 

That is with our Casual Caviar 1 (Hackleback Caviar) and our Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon Caviar)

This one click purchase gets your New Year Day holiday tradition off quick and easy with 1 one ounce jar of Hackleback caviar, 1 one ounce jar of White Sturgeon caviar, a 36 pack of Russian Style Blini, a container of creme fraiche along with 2 complimentary Mother of Pearl Spoons.

Click here to view the other great assortment packages: 
http://ladyelenacaviar.com/t/caviar-tasting-assortments



Tuesday, December 27, 2016

New Year's Day Food Ideas

New Year's Day Food Ideas
It is a celebration. You started the celebration with your choice of caviar. Now lets start eating.

This may not be a traditional Russian New Year's Day food but I would like to share this recipe of Stroganoff Meatballs from Olga's Flavor Factory I agree with Olga, it does sound yummy.

Monday, December 26, 2016

Caviar Tradition on New Year's Day


From a Russian traditional viewpoint, New Year's Day is one of the biggest holidays to celebrate. Included in those many traditional dishes, caviar always makes an appearance.

Many non Russians have created their own tradition of bringing in the New Year with enjoying and sharing caviar on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.

During every holiday season, we see caviar being shown in large quantities, lavish parties and other presentations that make caviar appear to be unapproachable for everyone.

Lady Elena Caviar is “Caviar For Your Lifestyle”

Taste caviar like a billionaire in the comfort of your own home. TV cameras and TV crews are at your option.

We offer a wide range of 9 different caviar varieties. The caviar starts from a price point of $29 for an ounce up to $130 for an ounce of a Golden Osetra caviar. We offer a Beluga caviar for $124 for 1 ounce.

We also make available to you - half ounce jars.

Let Lady Elena Caviar help you start your Holiday Tradition this year.

To start your caviar Holiday Tradition visit LadyElenaCaviar.com and start to learn about our 9 selections of caviar. and choose your caviar based upon your budget and flavor preferences.Feel free to contact us at CS@LadyElenaCaviar .com with any questions you may have.

This is real black caviar from sturgeons. Many of these caviars have a buttery smoothness. Yes, you will probably taste salt. All the caviars are Malossol (low salt). Keep in mind that salt is used to cure the sturgeon roe.

Each variety has its own different taste. Some can be more buttery than others and others can have more of sea tang. Many people find that using crème fraiche helps reduce the saltiness. The nutty blini can compliment the caviar. 

Have fun and try your caviar:

1) straight off a non metallic spoon
2) off a spoon with a dab of crème fraiche
3) on a blini (no crème fraiche)
4) on a blini with crème fraiche
5) if you like oysters then you will love a dab of caviar on your oyster

Other Caviar Tips

The blini should be served at room temperature or slightly warm. 

The caviar jar / tin should be kept on a bed of ice to maintain a constant cool temperature before serving.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Best Hostess Gift Idea for the Foodie

When you are giving a hostess / host gift for your appreciation of the effort and time that the hostess / host has put in creating an exciting and fun party during the holiday season, is another bottle of wine/champagne the best gift?

If you want your host / hostess to enjoy the gifts for themselves and be remembered then giving some Lady Elena Caviar will be always remembered and appreciated. Here is an example of one of the many ideas of caviar from LadyElenaCaviar.com.

Two 1 Ounce Jars of White Sturgeon Caviar with a 36 pack of Blini


Monday, December 19, 2016

Idaia Winery Ocean Thrapsathiri Wine from Crete with White Sturgeon Caviar



2015 Idaia Winery Ocean Thrapsathiri Wine from Crete

On this beautiful island the winery is located in the Venerato village in the heart of the Malevizi wine district.
The vineyards are located about 1,300 feet above sea level and have mostly a calcium clay soil. With the cooling summer breezes off of the Aegean Sea and with the vineyards elevation they are producing cool region white wines with freshness and crisp acidity.

This wine is made from 100% of the indigenous grape variety of Thrapsathiri. This varietal is grown throughout Crete and it makes a well balanced wine. The wine has a straw color with green tints. There are aromas of ripe melons, peaches and a breeze of minerality which extend onto the palate. There is a bit of mouth watering lemon on the refreshing finish.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The wine highlights the creaminess in the caviar and then starts to cleanse the palate with it's touch of lemon in creating a clean finish. A great Lady Elena Caviar and Wine Pairing.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Great Gift of a Beluga Caviar with a Mother of Pearl Dish Set

Beluga Hybrid Caviar and a Mother of Pearl Dish Set is the perfect gift  for a caviar lover.

The Mother of Pearl Dish Set includes 1 small dish with a fork, knife and spoon all made from
 Mother of Pearl.

You can choose any caviar variety to include with your great gift.

Click on the link below to start creating your dream gift shopping.

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Ultimate Gift of Caviar is a Beluga Caviar Service Gift

Who does not have a Beluga caviar on their wish list?

This ultimate gift gives you an instant caviar tasting service for two people or one person if you do not want to share.

Here we have Beluga Hybrid which is a cross of the Beluga Sturgeon and the Siberian Sturgeon sustainably farmed.

Included in this gift is a 1 ounce jar of Beluga Hybrid caviar, a 36 pack of Russsian style blini and a container of creme fraiche with two Mother of Pearl spoons.
Click here for more information

Champagne Dehours Trio S Non Vintage with White Sturgeon Caviar

Background

Champagne Dehours Trio S Non Vintage is a blend of 60% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot
Noir. This blend is made from a solera that began in 1998. The first bottling was from 2005. Each year a third of the solera is made into champagne and the solera is replenished with the wine from the current harvest. Dosage is 4 g/l.

Wine Description

The Champagne has a golden color with tiny bubbles. The aroma is flowery with orange citrus filled nutty
notes, ripe black berries and some minerality. A little bit of age is showing through with some oxidation notes.This is all so soft on the palate. On the finish there is a slight spiciness with the citrus shining and black fruit floral notes along with a spec of a sherry note.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon):The pairing brings out an orange toffee note as it cleanses the palate.
A great Lady Elena caviar champagne and caviar pairing.

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Bagrationi Royal 1882 Tradition Sparkling Brut from the Country of Georgia and Caviar

Tasting a sparkling wine from the country of Georgia is an opportunity not to pass up. This is the NV Bagrationi Royal 1882 Tradition Sparkling Brut.
Background

The country of Georgia is located at the exact same latitude (approx. 40° N) as Southern France and Central Italy.
Bagrationi 1882 is the leading sparkling wine house in the country of Georgia and has an 80% domestic market share. It was back in 1882 that their sparkling wine achieved international recognition

Wine Description

This wine is an equal blend of Chinebuli, Mtsvane and Tsitska which are indigenous to country of Georgia.
This sparkling wine is made using the Charmat method which can be noticed by its small + sized bubbles. The wine has a pale straw color with green tints.There are aromas of nutty green citrus with a slight apple notes and is delicately floral. On the palate there is a sweet nuttiness with honey dew melon notes. The finish has soft citrus notes

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing 
Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The sparkling wine covers over the caviar and then briefly leaves a refreshing citrus flavor.


O My Tasting Experience Assortment of Caviar Gift Idea

Lady Elena Caviar has put together a one click caviar tasting experience named

O My Tasting Experience.

This experience brings you 1 ounce of each the Americana caviar (White Sturgeon caviar) and O My Setra caviar (Russian Sturgeon) with Russian style blini and creme fraiche with 2 Mother of Pearl spoons.

Some people call the White Sturgeon caviar Osetra. It may be Osetra like but it not Osetra caviar.
So this tasting experience lets you taste the difference and you decide. O My !
And what a Great Gift Idea!

Click this link to learn more http://ladyelenacaviar.com/products/o-my-tasting-experience

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Best Champagne and Caviar Pairings for 2016 Candidate Philippe Gonet

As we wind down 2016 we are reviewing the best champagne and caviar experiences with Lady Elena Caviar.

Our first candidate that comes to mind is the Philippe Gonet Champagne Extra Brut 3210 Blanc des Blancs with Osetra Caviar

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Ridgeview Estate Cavendish Sparkling Wine with White Sturgeon Caviar

A Pairing That You Must Experience





Background

Ridgeview Estate was founded in 1994 by Mike and Chris Roberts and produces sparkling wines in the South Downs of England. As the French plant in Epernay, Ridgeview has planted 13 French clones of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier on three different root stocks. There in Sussex, the region has semi continental climate similar to the champagne region which is 88 miles to the south.

2013 Ridgeview Estate Cavendish Sparkling Wine from England

This sparkling is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Those tiny bubbles help bring out the aromas of fresh flowery citrus dominating rich black fruits. On the palate it is creamy smooth with some fresh toasted bread and some subtle nuttiness. The long finish is filled with those rich fruits on freshly toasted bread.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The creamy minerality of the caviar blends with the richness of the wine and at the same time cleanses the palate and leaves a lingering of the delicious black fruits.A great Lady Elena Caviar and sparkling wine pairing.



Saturday, November 26, 2016

Cyber Caviar Monday Means Free Shipping at LadyElenaCaviar.com

When you use coupon code CYBERCAVIAR you will get FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $125 or greater. Sale items are included in your $125 minimum purchase.

The way it works is that upon checkout, enter the coupon code CYBERCAVIAR and you will receive a $35 credit to your purchase.

Once again you can schedule your order for delivery by placing  your order and then contact us at CS@LadyElenaCaviar.com and let us know when you would like it to be delivered. Only ships within the 48 adjoining United States and via FedEx Priority for delivery on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Saturday delivery incurs a FedEx surcharge to be paid separately.

Here is a great way to experience all those varieties and send some great gifts to your friends and family.

Introducing Lady Elena Caviar Tasting Assortments

We have just introduced some assortments of our caviar varieties with some caviar accoutrements as well as some caviar accessories.

You will find our complete listing under the web page tab of  "Caviar Tasting Assortments".
 The "Casual with Superior Taste"
assortment is like a starters kit of tasting high quality caviar.

This assortment includes one 1 ounce jar of our Casual Caviar 1 (Hackleback caviar) with one 1 ounce jar of Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon caviar). These two caviar varieties are some of the lower cost high quality caviar varieties. These varieties of caviar can be enjoyed straight from a spoon. For those that prefer a more traditional way of enjoying caviar, this assortment includes one 36 pack of Russian Blini and a container of Creme Fraiche. And with the Lady's compliments she is including for FREE two Mother of Pearl spoons for a proper spoon to be used.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Door Buster Caviar Black Friday Sale BOGO

We are showcasing our The 8th Pearl Caviar for this Black Friday Week Door Buster.

The 8th Pearl Caviar is a Kaluga Hybrid Caviar. This is a cross of the female Huso Dauricus sturgeon (Kaluga Sturgeon) and the male Acipenser Schrenckii sturgeon (Amur Sturgeon).

Buy one 1 ounce jar and get one 1 one ounce jar free using coupon code BOGOKALUGA.
When you purchase two or more 1 ounce jars  of The 8th Pearl Caviar a 50% discount to your The 8th Pearl Caviar order will apply. The offer is valid for up to 6. (Buy 6 and pay for 3 at checkout)

This offer is valid through Cyber Monday November 28,2016. You can order today and schedule your delivery for the future by contacting CS@LadyElenaCaviar.com after your purchase otherwise your order will ship the next Monday thru Thursday. Ships only within the adjoining 48 United States of America,

The flavor profile is extremely mild and buttery with a full flavored finish just as in the Caspian Beluga caviar but with some of the Osetra complexities.

Black Friday Black Caviar Sale from LadyElenaCaviar.com

Happy Black Friday Shopping Day
and
Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Family

From the comfort of your home or office you can take advantage of our Black Friday sales.

You can take advantage of these great saving now by buying online now and schedule the delivery date by sending a separate email telling us what date you want to RECEIVE the caviar. It is always packed the day it is shipped and shipped by FedEx Priority.


Here is our first offer of the day

Two one ounce jars of White Sturgeon Caviar  with a 36 pack of Russian Blinis

Price to low to include here but you can find it on the LadyElenaCaviar.com website at the Black Friday Special Tab




Thursday, November 24, 2016

What is Your Favorite 90th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon?


We all have our favorite Macy's Thanksgiving Day Balloon

Is the Pillsbury Dough Boy Your Favorite Balloon?

 
Is Hello Kitty your Favorite Balloon?

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Recommendation from Tom

For your Thanksgiving Day dinner, Tom Recommends the CHICKEN dish with a large spoonful of White Sturgeon caviar on your mashed potatoes. He also recommends that you drink what you like.

He really wants to go the Macy's 90th Thanksgiving Day parade in one piece.
Just remember to order the CHICKEN.  Please.



Macy's 90th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade Tips From Lady Elena Caviar



The 2016 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is on Thursday November 24 starting at 9AM and lasting until about 12PM

Tip #1 Get there early to find your great viewing spot along the 2.5 mile parade route with the approximately 3.5 million other people. The parade starts at the corner of  7th Street and Central Park West. It travels      south to Columbus Circle, where then it turns east onto Central Park South before turning onto 6th Avenue.  After traveling down 6th Avenue from 59th Street to 34th Street, the parade will turn right and end at Macy'sin Herald Square. 
Hello Santa. The shopping season has begun for Santa (all of us).

Tip #2: Viewing Tip- One of the best viewing spots is Columbus Circle.
Tip#3: Be patient, kind and thankful for all you have and can share.
Tip#4  Bring a snack and a beverage

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Hassle Free Thanksgiving Wine Picks

As we gather around the table at Thanksgiving, it is the people whom we surround ourselves with that matters the most. The food brings us together and the wine selection worries most people. Drink what you and your guests enjoy. This a time to share your great wine experiences with your friends and family. Red, White, Rose, Sweet or with Bubbles- they are all good wines to enjoy with good company.

So our recommendation is to share what you have enjoyed and/or share a new wine that you have been wanting to try yourself.

The most important choice with the wine is to have enough for all to enjoy.

If this did not help you, then your local wine store has your experts to help you choose hassle free.
We should also be grateful for all of our local small businesses that help remove the stress of food and wine pairing.
Cheers!!!!

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Tenuta Fernanda Cappello Wines Again Receive Two Glasses from Gambero Rosso for 2017






Gambero Rosso 2017 selected again Tenuta Fernanda Cappello wines.
Of the 8 wines sent for the review, here are the results.


The wines with TWO GLASSES:
Cabernet Sauvignon Doc Friuli Grave 2014 - EXCELLENT RAPPORT QUALITY / PRICE
Chardonnay "Perla dei Sassi" Doc Friuli Grave 2014

The wines with ONE GLASS:
Chardonnay Doc Friuli Grave 2015
Friualano Doc Friuli Grave 2015

Pinot Grigio Doc Friuli Grave 2015
Sauvignon Doc Friuli Grave 2015
Traminer Aromatico Doc Friuli Grave 2015

Prosecco Doc Extra Dry









Monday, November 14, 2016

Discover Navarra Spain's Best Kept Secret Shared by Apil Cullom and Robin Kelly O'Connor

When you are not running with the bulls on Pamplona Spain for the annual  running of the bulls, (Sanfermines) then you should be drinking their wines of Navarra.

No surprise that Chardonnay is produced here bit it is a surprise on how delicious it is and what a value these Chardonnays are.

2005 Bodegas Castillo de Monjardin El Cerezo This is a non oaked Chardonnay. There is varietal characteristic purity with a little extra acidity in the glass..
This is at a SRP of $13

2015 Bodegas Vega de Castillo Garnacha Cepas Viejas This 100% a Garnacha wine aged for 3
months in American oak. These 46 year old vineyards are located in the Ribera Alta area.

This wine just screams freshness. Starting from its bright ruby color to its fresh cheery aromas. On the palate there is just the right amount of tannins to keep this wbing a wine in search of some food. There is floral cherry in the finish  with a good balance of tannins and acidity.  SRP of $10.

These are just two examples of how food friendly the Wines of Navarra are.


Sunday, November 13, 2016

Carm Reserva Branco Wine with White Sturgeon Caviar

2015 Carm Reserva Branco

Here is another good Portuguese wine pairing with caviar.

Carm Reserva Branca with Lady Elena CaviarThe Carm Familiy of Roboredo Madeira  winery is located on the sub appellation of Douro superior in the Douro appellation. The wine is a blend of Rabigato (50%), Viosinho (25%) and Codega (25%). Vinified in stainless steel but half is aged in French oak casks.
The wine has a pale straw color with green tints. The wine is full of fresh citrus with salty minerality and finishes with lively acidity, lime notes and some nuttiness.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana (White Sturgeon): With this pairing the fresh citrus clears away the minerality and leaves your palate refreshed with some lingering citrus.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Election Day Candidates - It is a Good Day To Be An American

It is a good day to be an American.


Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon) is the best caviar candidate this election day. Our White Sturgeon caviar is sustainably farmed in the United States of America.
Do Not Forget To Like US on Election Day


Saturday, November 5, 2016

Preparing for the New York City Marathon with Blinis (Carbohydrates)

One of the key things to do for preparing for running a marathon the night before is to eat foods with carbohydrates.

So in preparation of watching the race, we are carbing down on blinis.(They come frozen so we need to wait for them to defrost.)

Alambre Moscatel de Setubal Sweet Wine Paired with White Sturgeon Caviar

Here we are tasting a sweet fortified wine from the wine region of Península de Setúbal which is south of Lisbon. This is 100% from the grape variety Moscatel de Setúbal.

2010 Jose Maria Da Fonseca Alambre Muscatel de Setúbal  


This 2010 Alambre Muscatel de Setúbal has a light amber golden color. There are sweet aromas of honey and candied oranges. On the palate some there is some nuttiness with a balance of acidity that keeps the wine soft and sweet but not cloying. In the finish the nuttiness is more prominent and the balanced acidity leaves some of the sweetness lingering.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana (White Sturgeon): Here we are very complimentary with the nuttiness of both and we have the contrast of the sweetness with the salty. With this wine, it results in slight creaminess remaining and a cleansed palate. A great Lady Elena Caviar and wine pairing.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Santola Vinho Verde and 2012 Messias Brut Milesime Sparkling with White Sturgeon Caviar

When you love Wines from Portugal and caviar , the 2015 Santola Vinho Verde and the sparkling 2012 Messias Brut Milesime are all you need to celebrate with.

2015 Santola Vinho Verde

This wine is from the Vinho Verde region with its Granitic soil. The wine is a blend of Loureiro and Pederna grapes. Freshness is what this wine is about. There are aromas of lemons and limes with salty minerality. On the palate you feel the ripeness of the citrus with its freshness. This finishes dry with some lingering lime.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): This combination brings out the sweet creaminess of the White Sturgeon caviar. I think the crab on the label could use a necklace of caviar pearls. A great value wine to enjoy with this caviar.

2012 Messias Brut Milesime Sparkling 

This sparkler is a blend of  Baga, Bical and Chardonnay from the Bairrada region. The soils here are limestone and clay. This sparkler is made in the traditional method with it's second fermentation in the bottle.  The wine has a straw color with it exciting bubbles. There are aromas of apples and citrus with some toastiness. On the palate there is some roundness given to the wine. The finish is dry and crisp.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The freshness of the fruit persists as the palate is cleansed.


 

Saturday, October 29, 2016

How large is Portugal?

Map of the Wine Regions of Portugal My Favorite Wine IS.comPortugal lies in the South West of Europe and has the 9th largest acreage of vineyards in the world. But how large is this wine producing country?

Is it the size of :
 A) Indiana
 B) Illinois
 C) Texas
 D) California



Friday, October 28, 2016

Joao Portugal Ramos Loureiro and Alvarinho Wines with White Sturgeon Caviar

The Lady has found a pair of new wine pairings with wines from Joao Portugal Ramos Wines.

Pairing #1

2015 Joao Portugal Ramos Loureiro

This wine is made from 85% Loureiro and 15% Alvarinho from the region of Vinho Verde and is fermented in all stainless steel tanks.

The wine has a pale straw color. There are floral aromas of  fresh ripe citrus with mineral tones. On the palate there is mineral infused juicy citrus. The finish is soft and crisp. Good so far and now for the pairing.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon):There is this fine blending of the fruit with the creaminess of the caviar with a mineral backbone. A great Lady Elena Caviar and Wine Pairing.

Pairing #2

2015 Joao Portugal Ramos Alvarinho

This wine is 100% Alvarinho.It was (10%) partially fermented in new French oak barrels and the remainder was fermented in stainless steel tanks.

The wine has a straw color with  fresh aromas of rounded limes and grapefruits. This roundness continues on the palate. The wine finishes with refreshing acidity.


Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon):With this pairing the pure flavors of the fruit shine through and leave your palate refreshed. A great Lady Elena Caviar and Wine Pairing.

Friday, October 21, 2016

Bouquet Sauvignon Blanc Wine from Long Island with Osetra Caviar

2014 Bouquet Sauvignon Blanc from the North Fork of Long Island wine appellation.

It's Fall in New York with temperatures in the 70's.

It is time for a chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from Long Island. Sipping this now brings back those summer beach days. The wine is like a relaxing day at the beach.

The wine is filled with aromas of grapefruit and oranges along with the ripeness of a honeydew melon This is blended with all that minerality. On the palate it is light and delicate but on the finish there is that mouth watering zesty bitter grapefruit that is as refreshing as that breeze off the ocean water on a hot summers' day.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

O My Setra caviar (Osetra): The caviar accents the citrus of the wine with the minerality of each complimenting each other. The zestiness of the wine clears its way through the creaminess of the Osetra caviar and refreshes the palate. A great Lady Elena Caviar and wine pairing.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Alex and Ani Bangle is a Perfect Fit with Casual Caviar from Lady Elena Caviar



The Lady is not always at a formal event so she likes to be a little Casual.  The Lady is also youthful and
strong. So this bangle from Alex and Ani is a perfect fit.

Casual Caviar 1 is the Lady’s Hackleback caviar.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Louis Roederer Brut Premier in Magnum and Osetra Caviar

Magnums of champagne are always fun. Large tins of caviar are always fun to taste from.
So we have Fun Fun with this magnum of Roederer Brut Premier Champagne and Osetra Caviar.

Roederer Brut Premier NV is a blend of 40% Pinot Noir (from Bouzy and Ambonnay), 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier.

The fun starts with your glass being filled with a golden yellow bubbly wine. There are aromas of  a , sweet baked apple pie with a little smokiness.
Fresh, rich and smooth on the palate. There is nuttiness, buttery toasted brioche blended among the sweetness of blackberries. On the finish, you find some lemon tart joining the party.


Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

O My Setra Caviar (Osetra): The smokiness found in the aroma appears with the caviar. The freshness of the fruit with the nuttiness is complimented with the Osetra caviar.. A great Lady Elena Caviar pairing.