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See Why Champagne Inspires Magic During Our Monthlong Champagne Region Celebration
See Why Champagne Inspires Magic During Our Monthlong Champagne Region Celebration Beverage Director Dave Mattern highlights some of his favorite Champagnes at Truluck’s. Is there ever a wrong occasion for Champagne? The answer is a resounding no. And though the bubbly beverage gets its namesake from the Champagne region of France, Truluck’s Beverage Director Dave…
Wine Lessons Learned from the Famed Duo Behind El Bulli
Wine Lessons Learned from the Famed Duo Behind El Bulli After a special opportunity in New York City, Truluck’s Beverage Director Dave Mattern shares what he learned. When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine and learn from some of the most influential people in the restaurant industry comes knocking, you can’t say no. Recently, Truluck’s Beverage…
5 Wine Pairing Questions to Ask That Ensure a Stellar Meal
Find Your Perfect Wine Pairing at Truluck’s Beverage Director Dave Mattern Answers Your Questions Pleasure, delight, surprise—that’s what Beverage Director Dave Mattern wants you to feel while experiencing Truluck’s wine menu. “Our wine list is effortless in a way that all of the wines are all really good and the best available at the price…
Carry Out & Carry On: Truluck’s Half-Price Wines To-Go
Carry Out & Carry On: Truluck’s Half-Price Wines To-Go By: Truluck’s Beverage Director, Dave Mattern Fall/Winter 2023 The weather is finally cooling off a bit after a long hot summer. Phew! After a season of drinking Champagne and many delicious white wines, I’m now in the mood for those glorious reds that will warm my…
Pouring with Purpose
J. Lohr Wine Pairings at Truluck’s this October
One Wine With a Purpose: J. Lohr and Truluck’s team up in October against Breast Cancer Fall 2023 There is something really special about the perfect pairing not only in terms of what’s on your plate and in your glass but in crafting and commemorating meaningful relationships. And in our business, we are reminded of…
A Conversation with Javier Pagés, President of the D.O. Cava
A Conversation with Javier Pagés, President of the D.O. Cava and Dave Mattern, Truluck’s Director of Beverage Javier Pagés has presided over the Regulatory Council of the CAVA Protected Designation of Origin since 2018. Over his long career, he has held important positions and gained considerable experience as a CEO, director, and president. He also…
Raise a Most Special Glass with Champagne Coravin
Raise a Most Special Glass with Champagne Coravin By Truluck’s Beverage Director, Dave Mattern Let me ask you: is there anything better than great seafood and a bottle of spectacular Champagne leisurely enjoyed with friends and family? Of course, the mere mention of Champagne invokes a sense of celebration, as if something momentous has occurred…
The Perfect Pairing: Rioja Wines Travel to Truluck’s for a Limited-Time Only
As the Beverage Director, Sommelier, and Managing Partner at Truluck’s since 2001, I’ve had the privilege to taste thousands of wines a year so that I can bring the very best few to our menu. Sounds like a tough job, right? Well, it’s more like a delicious puzzle because not every great wine I taste…