Monthly Archives: August 2009
Indigenous Italian Grape Varieties: Alionza and Ancellotta
Italy has a never ending supply of indigenous grape varieties. Some have world renown such as Aglianico, Sangiovese, and Nebbiolo while most are little know outside of their own region. This is the case with the next two varietals, Alionza … Continue reading
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Raising A Glass To Toast Senator Ted Kennedy
I have been away for a few weeks and have been somewhat remiss about writing on this blog. I will rectify that in the days to come but for today, I want to raise a glass to Senator Ted Kennedy … Continue reading
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Enjoying Summer With Sparkling Wines of All Stripes
I love sparkling wine in any season. I find I never tire of it and actually like to drink it throughout the whole meal. A dear friend with dreaded allergies to wine can only drink dry sparkling wines. We deduced … Continue reading
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SWE Conference – A Worldwind of Wine, Old & New Friends
It’s been almost one week since the end of the Society of Wine Educators 2009 conference in Sacramento. I think I have finally recovered and have gathered at least some of my thoughts on what I gleaned from three intense … Continue reading
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Professional Tasting Is Not Only For Wine But For Chocolate and Tea As Well
I wrote this article for I-Italy about the Italian fine chocolate association, Cioccolati d’Italia. Tasting cioccolate, I learned during the interview, is an extremely complex process, much like tasting wine. I was lucky enough to taste many chocolates from four … Continue reading
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