Tag: Hodge Wine & Liquor
saturday december 29th 2007
All That Bubbles is Not Gold
But you also don’t have to spend a doubloon to enjoy a quality sparkling wine when the clock strikes twelve this New Year’s.
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration and frivolity, ostentation and elegance. What better beverage to enjoy on such an occasion than champagne? Unfortunately, most of us won’t be enjoying a fine bottle of Dom or Cristal. But that doesn’t mean that the only other option is Cook’s (run while you can!).
Prosecco is becoming hotter by the minute; an Italian sparkling wine noted for its smaller bubbles and smooth mouthfeel, it’s often priced very reasonably. I generally prefer it to champagne unless you’re considering a high-end bottle. I called Jim Pepe at Hodge Wine & Liquor, my “go to guy” for all things wine related, for a fe…
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wednesday april 25th 2007
Wine 101 w/Alphonse DiMino: Zinfandel
Zinfandel, not to be confused with White Zinfandel, is a spicy and intensely fruity wine, which Alphonse considers, for those that don't typically drink red wines, a great choice with which to “get your feet wet”.
Zinfandel grapes are grown in a few areas of the world, but it is really considered a classic Californian wine. It is easy to drink, and pairs well with robust foods like steak, game and mildly spicy ethnic dishes (think Caribbean and Tex-Mex), as well as dark chocolate desserts.
Today, BRO invites you to spend a few minutes learning about Zinfandel with Alphonse DiMino, our wine contributor, at Hodge Wine & Liquor.
Hodge Wine & Liquor 463 Elmwood, 14222 884.6670
monday april 16th 2007
Wine 101 w/Alphonse DiMino: Sauvignon Blanc
Readers are in for a treat as Alphonse DiMino, a Buffalo Rising contributor and astute wine enthusiast, offers us the first of many installments exploring individual varietals. This video series will provide a set of wine “basics” for those interested in learning more about wine.
Sauvignon Blanc is up first.
The Sauvignon Blanc grape originated in the Bordeaux region of France. Currently it is grown all over the world, predominately in France, New Zealand and California. Alphonse will discuss the nature of Sauvignon Blanc and the different characteristics of wines from each of the previously mentioned regions.
Best served slightly chilled, Sauvignon Blanc falls behind Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio as the third most popular white wine. It is crisp and pleasantly acidic with flavors that echo gooseberries, grapefruit, grass and vanilla. It’s a wine that pairs well wi…
thursday november 17th 2005
A Hardy Wine, A Hardy Store
I'm sure the man in this picture looks very familiar to you. He's Jim Pepe, owner of Hodge Wine & Spirits. Last night, while looking for a hardy red wine for our first snowy winter evening, I overheard the most fantastic story. The story seemed so unreal, that as I stood at the counter, I asked Jim about it and this is what he said...
"Look at the ceiling. This is the original location of Hodge that my grandfather, Anthony, opened in 1933. Same location! You know, Hodge was the first liquor store in the country to open after the Volstead Act was repealed in '33!"
