Born and raised in Buffalo, Katherine lived in Sarasota, Florida before returning home in September, 2008. Her experience with serving wine locally includes legendary restaurants such as Mulligan’s on Hertel, the Great Gatsby and The Cloister. Upon moving to Florida, Katherine became bar manager at Michael's on East; restaurant owner Michael Klauber was a pioneer in serving great wines by the glass, had a 400 bottle wine list, and was the founder of the Florida Winefest & Auction. While employed there, Katherine met and worked with hundreds of famous winemakers and chefs. She moved into the retail wine business seven years later, and eventually took a position with a local land owner who had a huge collection of investment wines. This evolved into buying wines for investment and selling them at auction at Acker Merrall & Condit in New York. Selling, serving and drinking wine has been a lifelong passion for Katherine, and her desire to expand her knowledge of wines continues to grow.
Hearty, dense family-style Gascon dishes beg for equally big-hearted red wines of substance and character. Duck, goose and pork play a prominent role in the local fare; the fat of all three is used as a flavoring... view more
St Emilion Grand Cru lives up to its designation with intensely concentrated flavors of red licorice, black raspberry and a hint of forest floor. Bright fruit, fresh and forward — a youngster, but so super... view more
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It’s such a wonderful treat to sip on an icewine after a meal. The creamy texture of this wine just glides over your palate and tantalizes your taste buds. This wine shows beautiful floral aromas... view more
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Natural winemaking is the vintner’s goal, with special care given to every barrel and every bottle. This fruit-driven Zinfandel is deep purple in color. Ripe blackberries, blueberries and black cherries... view more
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This is a wonderful Rhône blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Carignan from 40 year old vines. A deep crimson color is followed by blueberry and forest aromas.... view more
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This is a Bordeaux style blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc, aged for more than one year in French and American oak. The wine has a lovely deep crimson color and aromas of baked cherry... view more
Robert Kacher has been one of my favorite importers for many years. He has a knack for finding fabulous wines at very reasonable prices. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this is a very fruity wine that... view more
What a pleasant surprise to find a wonderful Pinot Grigio coming from Hungary! This is a delightful white wine with soft, floral aromas and delicate fruit flavors of fresh peaches and summer fruits. It is crisp,... view more
Gloria Ferrer is one of the most respected sparkling wine producers in California. This Blanc de Blanc is 100% Chardonnay. Flavors of baked apples and crisp citrus combine with a soft nuttiness that makes... view more
This is an intensely flavored, assertive, layered Sauvignon Blanc with piercing acidity and a lengthy finish. Beautiful aromas of gooseberry, lime and grapefruit. Medium-full with excellent concentration.... view more
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