Tag Archives: Chardonnay

The Italian Connection: Beaujolais Crus & Ancient Rome

Posted on November 23, 2015 by

The end of November is here and with it our tables are being adorned with French Beaujolais.  This ritualistic gulping down of Beaujolais is for good reason – not only is the freshly harvested and vinified Nouveau released on the … Continue reading →

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Italian Wine Regions: Abruzzo

Posted on November 15, 2015 by

Abruzzo [say it: ah-BRUT-zo], on the east coast of central Italy, is a region full of color:  the deep blue of the Adriatic sea, the grey of the mountains and castles from centuries past, greens of the national parks, and … Continue reading →

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Franciacorta’s Renaissance: Acari + Danesi & SoloUva

Posted on August 29, 2015 by

Franciacorta, a celebrated sparkling wine/region of Lombardia, has recently been given a chance to make a radical shift.  But unlike scenarios where a revamp or major production change comes about due to quality problems or a slump in market interest, … Continue reading →

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FAQ: Where does the “Grigio” come from in Pinot Grigio?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by

FAQ: Doesn’t “grigio” mean “grey”?  Aren’t Pinot Grigio wines white…?  Where does the name come from? Short Answer: Pinot Grigio, is technically a “grey” grape!  Its wines range in style from pale lemon to deep gold to orange. Longer Answer:  … Continue reading →

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In Vino, Criticorum – When wine critics attack

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

There’s been a lot of chatter in the wine world lately regarding a statement by simultaneously hated and celebrated wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr.  Parker has unleashed a verbal whipping on unspecified wine writers and sommeliers, who he claims … Continue reading →

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FAQ: Does it matter what glass I serve wine in?

Posted on November 24, 2013 by

FAQ: Does the style of glass actually matter when I’m serving wine? Answer:  Yes, in that the shape and size if your glass certainly has an effect on the wine inside it.  But this doesn’t mean you need to spend … Continue reading →

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Wine & Food Buddies: White Truffles + the Wines of Piedmont

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

Pictured above, the Italian culinary equivalent of an edible diamond:  the white truffle (this handful here is worth 300 Euros!). Truffle season and its many festivals and feasts are upon us (it’s November).  Truffles are found throughout central and northern … Continue reading →

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