FASHIONTRIBES FILES: WINE WEDNESDAYS-WITH A NEW DESIGN AND ONE LESS TRIBE, FASHIONTRIBES IS PROUD TO PRESENT IT'S NEW SEXY SOMMELIER PICKS-INCLUDING TOKAY, PINOT BIANCO, SANGRIA, INFUSED ALCOHOL AND GASP...CHARDONNAY-PODCAST
Hello loyal readers. it is I blogette. No, I did not fall off the face of the earth. I was not kidnapped by heathens. Simply, Fashiontribes has gone through a few...well...evolutions rather rapidly, and I was, as they say, taking care of business. However, now that I am well prepared again to be viewed by the public, I am here to shout out the word...Our July issue is up (check it out here) and our wine picks are magnificent, if I do say so myself. Our sexy sommelier Joe McCanta hit a home run with some majorly superb summer specialties.
Our Afro Love magazine showcases a little known gem from the Land Down Under with OKAY TOKAY-Savor the delicious dessert wine that makes a truly Australian statement. While the summer months are notorious for the flood of reasonably priced Australian wines that flood liquor store shelves, Joe urges you to try something a little less oaky and generic. Tokay, or stickie as the Aussies lovingly call it-is sweet, caramel colored and scented, made from the undervalued muscatelle grape and, well, sublime. Check out the feature for the best stickies to buy and the down low on why stickie is so, well, stickable.
Downtown Doll's sexy somm is all about SENSATIONAL SUMMERTIME SANGRIA-With the right ingredients and a little patience, this refreshing concoction couldn't be easier. Sangria is as fabulous as things can be, especially with it's lovely Spanish roots. Take a trip without leaving home by making it your drink of choice this summer. Joe gives you some easy tips and the best recipe ever. The 3 keys-a good cheap wine, like a red from Spain's Rioja (no, this isn't and oxymoron), Quality fruit and Quality Liqueur. Yes, what you save in wine you spend on citrus and Grand Marnier. If you opt for the cheapy bottle of Triple Sec, you'll wake up wishing otherwise. Also, check out Counter's winebar on First Avenue in NYC for a delicious 2 for 1 Summer Sangria.
We know what's been on your mind-what's the deal with chardonnay? Isn't it...tacky? Fancy Flirt features CHARDONNAY IS, GULP...OKAY?-Minus the obsessive oak that gave it such a bad name, this vinicultural comeback queen is something you can drink and enjoy sans shame. That's right. Our sexy somm is clearing the air for this undervalued perennial fave. South Africa's Brampton Winery is allowing this haggard and much abused grape to make a comeback, stripping away the disguises to reveal flavours of fresh mango, guava, peach and puckering, pineapple-y acidity. Impress your friends with your new, savvy choice!
Looking for a few more options than your typical Pinot Grigio? Global Chic lets you know about the other great white in THE FINO PINOT-Opt for Pinot-Bianco-and discover a world of apricot-peach flavours and delicious hints of almond, hazelnut and orange blossom. Wow, don't you feel like you have been missing out? Our sexy somm wants you to know all about grigio's little sister-and the amazing flavours this grape-traditionally used for mixing and Italy's fabulous Prosecco-has to offer you!
Rock Punk's mag gives you some great non-wine options. INFUSE OR LOSE-Keep cool this summer with the best alternative to wine:infused alcohol in your favorite cocktail! Who new the process to create your own special blends was so easy? Throw any of your favorite flavours-from vanilla and berries to pepper or jalapeno-into the bottle, have the tiniest bit of patience, and voila! The best part is experimenting by mixing daring new creations with your crazy alcohol combinations! Joe gives you all the vitals, plus a delicious blood orange and jalapeno cocktail-definitely a must hit!
Cheers!
-Blogette Rachel
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