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"One Bottle Each," Episode 04 with Guest Matt Landy

"One Bottle Each," Episode 04 with Guest Matt Landy

On Episode 04 of “One Bottle Each,” I’m joined by my friend Matt Landy. Matt is a wine lover who works in the Hospitality Business. He runs “The Fiesta” in Wood-Ridge, NJ, a Banquet and Catering Hall with a a Family history dating back more than 60 years.

Matt and I discuss his first Aha moment with wine, our shared love of more esoteric offerings and more.

In every episode of “One Bottle Each",” my guest and I each select and introduce a wine for us to taste and talk about.

In Episode 04 Matt and I sample and discuss:

KOBAL BAJTA 2016 Bajta Haloze Belo ($21)

A Skin Contact wine from Slovenia composed of Pinot Gris, Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Traminer.

R. Lopez de Heredia 2007 Rioja Vina Tondonia Reserva ($43)

A blend of Tempranillo 75% , Garnacha 15%, Graciano and Manzuelo 10%

On Episode 04 of One Bottle Each, Gabe is joined by his friend Matt Landy, Manager of The Fiesta, a Banquet & Catering Hall in Wood-Ridge, NJ. They sample wi...