Argiolas Perdera
The Argiolas Perdera is a great food wine that is affordable and drinks well. It is a wine that speaks of Sardinia and immediately connects your food and wine experience.
We’ve Missed You
Imagine picking these grapes in 90 degree weather I chose this title for more than one reason. This is my first blog of 2011, and it’s about a wine that fell off the radar for several years. The wines of Taurino have literally been floating around in wine space for the last several years. At [...]
End Your Year With a Great Glass of Wine.
It’s hard to believe that the 2010 season has come to an end, each year seems to go by faster than the previous one. As I reflect on 2010, I realize we had a wonderful season and have a lot to be thankful for. We had a lot of success with our wine features each [...]
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso Doc 2008
Mastroberardino is synonymous with excellence in the Campania Wine Making Region. It was founded in 1848 and is steeped in history and credited with saving the traditional grape varietals of the Campania region after the destruction of World War Two. Most of the producers abandoned the old varietals and replanted them with more universal grape [...]
San Polo in Montalcino
Montalcino is a magical part of Tuscany, the vistas are all postcards and the wine is exceptional. Walking through the medieval town of Montalcino is a step back in time, the stonework is all in tact, the shops are full of artisans wares and the restaurants all serve amazing food paired with local wines. I’ve visited [...]
Rosso di Altesino IGT 2008
I grew up drinking rustic Chianti in a straw bottle with my father. Traditional Chianti contained a percentage of white grapes, which was mandated by law. I believe the reason was simple, there were all these white grapes growing everywhere and no-one knew what to do with them. To help the local farmers, the government [...]
Changing Our Wine Philosophy
When times change, you have to change with it. If you don’t, you get passed over as competition forges ahead of you. The recession has led to many people losing their jobs, or even worse, their business. Customer’s dining habits have changed. Many consumers are cutting back on the number of times they dine out [...]
Italian Rose Is The Perfect Choice For Summer
When you stroll through any Piazza in Italy during the summer, there is a common choice among outside diners. Bottles of Rose’ or Blush are prevalent on many of the tables. The French are noted for their love of Rose’ , this has been passed on to Italians, with many of the more reputable producers [...]
