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MORE Highlights...Brunello di Montalcino -New Releases MUSICO poured a suite of vintages of its Brunelle Di Montalcino DOCG (2013, 2014, 2015-producing about 5000 bottles per year on 25 year old vines) and Rosso di Montalcion DOC (2017, 2018 producing about 3000 bottles per year). The highlight-2015 -with red fruit, leathery- dry tannins well balanced... MastroJanni -owned by Gruppo Illy-is imported by Selected Estates of Europe LTD,  is popular, with  well distributed wines here....plus it's winery terra firma is a destination- for tourists visiting Tuscany. The ruby tone fragrant Rosso di Montalcino 2017 which is a great pick for parties- has a bold structure, distinct tannins and fruity taste-AND is friendly -priced around  $26-$30 online-and ready drink now. IMO-...works with a range of food including spiced up Asian and Super Bowl party fare-not just typical Italian fare or meats -the usual suggestions.  Family owned  Plan delle Querci  Bruno di Montalcino Ri

Vino-Fabulissimo Part 1 Gotham Hall NYC The exceptional wines from Montalcino, Italy (40 kilometers south of Siena-in beautiful Tuscany) are acclaimed . WHAT: Exceptionally luscious Sangiovese grapes-crafted into that area's wines-include the regulated reds ... primarily the cellar worthy Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (for 2015-give them 2-3 years imo) and the fresh fruity (drink now or cellar) Rosso di Montalcino DOC. Recently available-a NYC showcase of the aforementioned sips was joyously sipped- including the excellent 2015 releases (an exceptional year-five star rated) and 2017/18s for the Rossos...(and some Sant' Antimo plus surprise -a few Cabernets + Chardonnays + dessert wine Moscadelio di Montalcino DOC )- all gloriously sipped. The packed wine tasting was sponsored by the  Consorzio Del Vino Brunello Montalcino . A fan fave for industry and restaurant reps...this tasting tour's offerings epitomized the importance of place (terroir-low and higher al

Sorry fashion fashion people. There's a reason leggings never lost their appeal...despite predictions of doom since the 1980's-when stretchy shape retention fabrics went widespread. They are comfortable, can flatter figures-and have dress-up/down wardrobe essential traits that qualify as everyday uniforms. AND though typical streetwear seems to be picking up high fashion details...luxe leisure vs athleisure...crossover appeal and stylish functional separates for casual lifestyles are here to stay. Highlights from Active Collective NYC: Mixed Textures in iconic moto jacket -top pick! Obsessed with BlancNoir 's mixed textured  (and top selling) take on a moto jacket-with stretchy breathable mesh inserts, padded back-(helps if you carry a backpack besides looking cool)...comes in another color, different styles (classic, vintage, Angel Falls etc version)..and there will even be a snake print one available soon LOVE! Retail from around $149 for City Classic-up to

Count us in-any trades how where walking around in our workout wear (less the kicks)...and blending in. Coincidentally-that sector of the market-is REALLY where we spend $ these days...on Nike's new running sneakers (always sellout fyi at $250 a pop), bike tune-ups (no mechanical skills here)-and anything we sweat a lot in. And we're not the only ones-given the boom in active lifestyle- athleisure separates-with dress up potential (work)...and head straight to the studios to practice one's flow. via GIPHY Accessory wise-there are specialized socks made for those gleaming studio wood floors. Grippy rubbery dots/tiny squares... that are inspired by the feet coverings airlines and hospitals hand out when in their respective environments for mega hours...are a key feature. The sock seen at the show-are better made- though -woven well, and from knits blessed with performance characteristics (no slip fit, anti-oder, moisture-releasing, durable-ez to clean). Feminine