I've had a few wonderful meals at Leuca in Williamsburg recently because the in-laws spent a few weeks staying at the (very chic) hotel that houses the restaurant.
We had intended to go to a nearby French restaurant but our reservation was messed up so we retreated to reliable Leuca. I brought along this Pommard (thinking about the anticipated cuisine) and it was delicious. Bright cherries underpinned by an earthiness and a lavender lift. It has considerable depth and at eight years old is drinking beautifully right now. — 8 years ago
With tomato, basil chic pea salad. Wsj wine. T and I both like a lot — 8 years ago
Kate Moss... Boho-chic... Pale, lean, and sexy, with flowers in its hair. Decidedly not a juicy rose, so I can see why there are so many haters. I think the wine likes it that way... — 9 years ago
Rioja has never been my favorite spanish region. Ribera del Duero's, and Toro's finely crafted wines have always casted a shadow on their riojan counterparts.
But Rioja has payed attention, and is picking up the pace. This wine is beautiful. Rustic chic beautiful. Not Elizabeth Taylor's kind of beauty, but surely, Sophia Loren's. — 10 years ago
Excellent, was worth waiting! biscuit, cream, gingerbread on the mouth, very chic and refined bubbles ! — 7 years ago
I had El Guardado Chic Rosé Malbec Bodega La Guarda — 8 years ago
I was excited to dine at the (relatively) new Union Square Cafe. The previous venue closed some time ago and caused a bit of a ripple throughout the New York restaurant scene: Rising rents wreck regarded restaurant. I prefer the look of the new venue. High ceilings, homely yet chic furnishings, beautiful lighting and a cool mezzanine level. It looks the part. The staff could not be friendlier or more helpful. And the food is every bit as good (and goodness me so filling) as it has always been.
The wine list is terrific. There are a pages of legendary wines but plenty of values to be found and the markup is very reasonable, particularly considering that tips are included.
Take the 2014 Produttori del Barbaresco. It is just superb. Classic Nebbiolo through and through. Midweight but with grip, more powerful than the translucent coloring would imply. Delicious now but would last.
It was $90 on the list. Take off the typical 20% tip and you have $72 on any other list. I saw this in a store the other day for $40, so that's a less than 2x retail markup. Not bad and very fair.
I'm looking forward to my next visit to USC. — 8 years ago

black cherry, dark chic and wild berry heaven — 9 years ago
Tastes like a Christmas wine. Chic. — 9 years ago
Wow! $8.99 at total wine and such a bargain!! Deep jammy nose with a wonderful aftertaste. It’s got hints of graphite, dried cherries and the feeling of a nice autumn afternoon. Yum. GO buy some of this wine. — 7 years ago
Color of ripe plum with pronounced legs on the glass. Deep fruity nose with tanned leather over loamy earth tones. Lots of fruit on the palate develops a rich, full body. But deeply dry like a French wine should be. Tannin finish with berries and leather on the lips. Best of Bordeaux with some Napa thrown in. Tres chic, dude! A wine to enjoy now while you can. — 8 years ago
Wrapping presents getting juiced up for lcd. — 8 years ago
When chilled, AWESOME — 9 years ago
Jody Scharf
Chic, attractive, delish. Who shall I God bless today? I know. The postal worker! As we disinfect all they deliver.! — 6 years ago