The Surf Club

Cecilia Bonet, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas head south to Florida where they review the wine list at Mandolin Miami, an Aegean Bistro founded by husband and wife team, Ahmet Erkaya and Anastasia Koutsioukis, in 2009. The atmosphere is warm,  genuine, Mediterranean hospitality and the menu is inspired by the traditions of the Aegean.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Artemis Karamolegos “Pyritis”, Assyrtiko, Santorini 

• 2018 San Pedro De Yacochuya, Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina

• 2018 Domaine Cecile Tremblay “Les Cabottes”, Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy

Cecilia Bonet, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the Peruvian/Japanese restaurant in the heart of the Design District, Itamea Miami. Cecilia reviews this small wine list that has been designed to pair with the delicate Nikkei cuisine. She offers suggests a few wines to try from a beautiful variety of sakes and wines from regions France, Peru, Switzerland and Austria.

Wines reviews include:

• Ulibarri Artzaiak, Txacoli de Bizcaia Ulibarri, 2017     
• Domaine Du Clos Naudin, France, 2016
• Cruse Wine co., Tradition, California, 2017

Cecilia Bonet, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit Boia De, an Italian restaurant that has recently earned a Michelin Star. In addition to identifying the tasting notes on some stellar wines, Cecilia offers pairing suggestions and a little background information on the producers of the wine she highlights in today’s episode.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2017 Poulsard & Pinot Noir, Joseph Dorbon, Les Bernardines, France
• 2010 Garnacha & Tempranillo, Lopez de Heredia, Rosado Rioja, Spain

Cecilia Bonet, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Huertas, a Spanish restaurant with a lively bohemian vibe, the wine list highlights Spanish wines to pair well with authentic Spanish cuisine. Cecilia reviews wine from various locations in Spain, including the Canary Islands, and identifies the best bottles on the list whether you are looking for value or something a little more adventurous.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Bitoku by Adega do Demo winery
• 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva, La Rioja Alta, Spain 
• 2017 Ignios Orígenes Baboso Negro, Canary Islands

Cecilia Bonet, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas navigate the wine list at Keste Pizza, a pizzeria that is all about making great pizza, but they also serve a good selection of wine, because why wouldn’t you drink wine with your pizza? This pizzeria has been voted “#1 Pizza in New York” by New York Magazine, “Best Pizza” in New York State by Food Network Magazine and among the top 25 “Best Pizza Places in the US” by Food and Wine. It is owned and operated by Roberto Caporuscio who is a passionate advocate of the Neapolitan Pizza Industry and serves as U.S. President of PAF Pizza Academy Foundation. Cecilia identifies the wines to try and the pizzas to pair them with. 

Wines reviewed include:

• Cervaro della Sala Chardonnay, Umbria, 2015
• Etna Rosso A’ Rina - Girolamo Russo, Sicilia, 2016
• Barbaresco Prunotto, Piemonte, 2013

Wine educator and certified sommelier, Cecilia Bonet and Robert Tas review the wine list at the authentic Italian restaurant, cocktail bar, and wine lounge, Taverna di Bacco. In addition to a lovingly curated wine list offering top-shelf Italian wines, this popular hangout on the Lower East Side is open late and has a romantic “secret garden” for private parties.

Wines reviewed include:

• Fià Nobile Cerasuolo di Vittoria, 2012
• Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Contesa, 2016
• Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Rinieri, 2010 

Certified sommelier Cecilia Bonet joins Robert Tas for this episode of CorkRules as they navigate the wine list of Tavern on the Green. First built in 1934, this elegant restaurant has been restored to its former glory and is an iconic landmark in Central Park where guests enjoy American fare in the courtyard and garden setting. Cecilia reviews Orange wines, Super Tuscans, Amarones, and suggests a few stellar value wines to pair with oysters and fish dishes. 

Wines reviewed include:

• Pinot noir Bethel Heights, 'Aeolian' 115 Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon, 2017
• Chablis Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon, 1er Cru Burgundy, France, 2017
• Cabernet sauvignon blend Quintessa - Rutherford, California, 2016

Certified sommelier Cecilia Bonet joins host Robert Tas for another episode of CorkRules. In this episode, Cecilia navigates the wine list of Leland Brooklyn, a neighborhood hot spot for local food and a wine list that features natural wines from some of the best producers of organic, biodynamic wines.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Alessandro Viola "Note Di Bianco" (Grillo) Sicily, Italy 
• 2019 Nicolas Joly "Coulee De Serrant" Savennieres, France 
• 2014 Le Soula "Terroir D'altitude" Cotes Catalanes, France

Certified sommelier Cecilia Bonet and Robert Tas navigate the wine list of Junoon, an Indian restaurant located in Union Square. This elegant restaurant provides the best of east and west with traditional Indian cuisine and a wine list curated to pair well with the exotic spices and flavors. This Michelin Star restaurant has won the “Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator every year since opening in 2010.

Wines reviewed include:

• NV Chartogne-Taillet, Brut Rosé
• 2019 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Kabinett, Ürziger Würzgarten
• 2015 Domaine du Pegau, Cuvée da Capo, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern-day classic Italian restaurant with locations in West Hollywood, Miami, Istanbul, Barcelona, Berlin and in The Ned, London. In this episode of Cork Rules, certified sommelier Cecilia Bonet joins Robert Tas to explore the wine list and find the hidden gems and the value wines in addition to providing pairing suggestions.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Piedmontese Gavi di Gavi
• 2016 Barolo by Cascina del Torcc
• 2019 Chardonnay Les Noisetiers