Author Archives: Matt

Meet Tracie, Winner of the Romeo & Juliet Intimate Dinner Sweepstakes

By Matt | Published May 16, 2013

We would like to introduce you to Tracie, the winner of AYZA’s Romeo and Juliet Intimate Dinner Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes was an overwhelming success and we received a nearly universal positive response. We have a lot of customers with similar experiences as Tracie and[...]

Four Heartfelt Ways to Spend Mother’s Day with Mom

By Matt | Published May 8, 2013

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Mother’s Day traces its roots back to the Greek and Roman times, and it’s currently celebrated around the world. This celebration of motherhood has taken many forms throughout the centuries. In modern times, Mother’s Day is often seen as a kind of Hallmark holiday.[...]

Warm Climate vs. Cold Climate Wine Grapes

By Matt | Published April 25, 2013

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Wine tasters are masters of noting the subtle differences in the flavor profiles of different wines, able to focus on the subtlest variances with an acutely sensitive palate. The difference between “citrus notes” and “orchard fruits” may not be obvious to the average consumer,[...]

AyzArt’s Second Exhibition: Photographs of Katherine Mulert

By Matt | Published April 25, 2013

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AyzART will have a cocktail reception for its new exhibition on Saturday April 27th at 3:30-5:30pm at AYZA West Village. It a poster installation by Katherine Mulert that will run from 4/27 – 6/7. Her art is inspired by her search for her two half-sisters[...]

4 Great Chocolate Cookbooks

By Matt | Published April 18, 2013

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Ask most people what their favorite type of dessert or sweet is and the emphatic answer will most often be, “Chocolate!” no matter where in the world one is doing the asking. Made from the fermented and roasted seed of the tropical cacao tree,[...]

A Deeper Look into Wine Bottle Differences

By Matt | Published April 8, 2013

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Wine connoisseurs tend to place great weight and mission on the liquid, sprinkling their conversations with terms like “elegant,” “sparkling” and “authentic” when describing wines to other specialists and the general public. Wine reviews and the corollary tasting notes are important, but beyond the[...]

A Quick Look at Wine Grapes

By Matt | Published April 4, 2013

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Grapes of all colors, whether used for wine making or as a tasty snack, are healthful and delicious. The sweet little fruits have been cultivated for centuries, providing refreshment and nutrition to people on every continent except Antarctica. Grapes contain, among other good things,[...]

Home Wine Storage: Racks, Refrigerators & Cellars

By Matt | Published March 28, 2013

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Wine lovers who amass bottles for later enjoyment need some place in their homes to store their collections. There are a number of storage options available, whether the enthusiast needs to store two bottles or one hundred bottles. Proper home wine storage is necessary[...]

Sulfites in Wine Explained

By Matt | Published March 25, 2013

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As you pop the cork on that nice bottle of claret, you may notice the words “contains sulfites” on the label, and they may give you pause. It is an intimidating word. Is this a red flag? Or are wine sulfites beneficial? Sulfites and[...]

3 Unsung Heroines of History | International Women’s Day

By Matt | Published March 8, 2013

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Women have always had it harder than men, not only in their lifetimes but also in historical recognition. Despite social pressures based on gender alone, great women have consistently and grandly contributed to the world. We wanted to praise three women in particular: Yasodhara[...]

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