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NEW YORK CITY SIPS Holiday and PostHoliday Events story and photos by Lana Bortolot Brothers Alberto (left) and Andrea Bocelli of Bocelli Family Wines. Isabella Zwack. 28 / the tasting panel / january 2013 ©2012 Palm Bay International, Boca Raton, FL H the Unicum liqueur house, arrived stateurricane Sandy wreaked havoc not side to introduce two new infusions of only throughout the physical city, but also within the beverage industry the iconic spirit, Unicum and Szilva. as many tasting events in November were Though the recipes, made from more cancelled while New Yorkers baled out than 40 herbs and spices, are long-held their city. But the city that never sleeps also family secrets, Isabella let us know that doesn't stay down for long. Here are some Szilva, the plum version, is the only herbal choice events that proved to be unsinkable. Bocelli Family Wines came to town for the launch of their line in the U.S. market. If the name sounds familiar, why yes, it's that Bocelli. Turns out, long before it was famous for music, the Bocelli name was famous for wine, with three generations producing ive Italian IGT classics and a Prosecco on its Tuscan estate. Andrea Bocelli and his brother Alberto were on hand at Le Cirque to introduce the wines ranging from an extra At the Pernod Ricard party (left to right): Ivy Mix, Clover dry DOC Prosecco to a 100% Club; Pernod Ricard USA President and CEO Brian Fry; Cabernet. In between: various Jim Meehan, PDT. single-variety and blends of liqueur aged on a bed of dried plums Sangiovese. It's the irst time the full line, in oak. Isabella says the new interest in represented by August Wine Group in bitter botanicals such as Fernet Branca Seattle, is available in the U.S. with national and Amaro has turned a new focus on the distribution in all major markets. esoteric offering from Hungary. Pernod Ricard toasted both the And, this just in: The BurdiGala, an holiday season and the opening of its new Manhattan ofices on Park Avenue by inaugural event celebrating 12 premier bringing in Jim Meehan (PDT) and Ivy Mix Bordeaux châteaux, lands in NYC on February 22. BurdiGala (which is the ancient (Clover Club) for some serious cocktails. La Latin name for Bordeaux) will feature a Paloma de Granada, the Black and Stormy, pricey walk-around tasting and a dinner the ABSOLUT Mandarin Punch and the hosted by Chef Alain Ducasse. Expect notes Malibu Red Margarita were the other stars at the bar, introduced by Pernod Ricard from châteaux such as d'Issan, d'Yquem, USA President and CEO Brian Fry, a Ducru Beaucaillou, Gruaud Larose, Haut Bailly, Lynch Bages, Palmer, Pichon Lalande, recent transplant from Brazil who will now Pontet Canet and Smith Haut Laitte. direct operations in New York. Proceeds will help fund master scholarship Manhattan got a taste of Hungary when programs in the wine trade. Isabella Zwack, sixth-generation heir to