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Various empty wine bottles at the end of a staff dinner

January 2025 Staff Dinner

After an exhausting and successful holiday season, it was time to get together, eat some food, and open some wine. As usual, there was no real rhyme or reason to the bottles chosen. It’s fairly easy to tell who brought what: Chris and Nick are Francophiles, so naturally, the Bordeaux and Burgundy. Levi brought a fantastic old Altamura and a Finger Lakes dessert, Keely brought bubbles, and I filled in the high-octane Washington and Cali reds—lol.

Every bottle was excellent, barring the sadly turned PJ Grand Brut (which was old enough that it was not surprising). It was my first experience with both Next of Kyn and The Third Twin, and they both lived up to my expectations. The teenaged Altamura was fantastic, and considering the bottle was in bruised shape, we were all pleased. I loved the Roederer Rosé and the Keenan Cab Franc (as it was one of my first experiences in Napa, it holds a place in my heart)!

I have to give a huge shoutout to Saratoga Dry Aged Cuts in Ballston Lake, who ordered the meat specifically for me. They are always great, but they really outdid themselves with the ribeye, which made a tartare that stole the show!

All in all, it was great to get everyone together, away from the grind, for some good conversation and great wine. Can’t wait for next year!

Food

  • Selection of pates and cheeses from Murray’s Cheese, NYC
  • Pulled lamb shoulder slow roasted in Pomegranate
  • Pulled pork shoulder pressure cooked in orange/cumin
  • Warm Naan for service
  • Caesar Ribeye tartare with Endive scoops
  • Thai chopped salad with edamame and roasted peanuts (thanks to JoAnn)

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Matt

Certified Wine Educator (CWE), CSW, WSET2. Began his wine career with Saratoga Wine Exchange in 2003 (in the mail room), purchased the business with a partner in 2024. He has participated in multiple Premiere Napa Valley events, including expert level tasting courses at The CIA at Greystone, one of the world’s most recognized schools for food and wine education. Throughout his career, he has built personal relationships with more than 50 of Napa's best winery/winemakers and has an extensive knowledge of exclusive west coast wineries. In addition to his wine expertise, Matt has extensive experience with high-end Bourbon, including Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Blanton's, W.L. Weller, and Orphan Barrel to name a few.

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