Monthly Archives: November 2009
Super Whites Tasted At Del Posto
A fabulous tasting took place a couple of weekends agp at Del Posto. Super whites or white wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia were shown and they were exquisite. I was there for Lis Neris, Alvaro Pecorari’s winery in San Lorenzo … Continue reading
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Italian Indigenous Varieties: Ancient Asprinio From Campania
This is the last article in my Italian indigenous grape variety series of grapes starting with the letter “A”. I can’t believe how many there were. Asprinio Bianco is a little known indigenous Italian white grape variety that hails from … Continue reading
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Vive La France! Bordeaux Tasting At Maslow 6 With Francois Thienpont
As a declared Italophile, I always feel somewhat guilty when I swoon for wines from a different country, even if that country is France which as readers of this blog know, was my first love. A couple of weeks ago … Continue reading
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Women in Wine: Celebrating New York With The Yankee Parade and Lisa Donneson’s Bouke Wines
Today was a big day in New York City as hundreds of thousands of people welcomed the Yankees in a ticker tape parade in lower Manhattan. The celebration of the 27th World Series for Gotham city couldn’t come at a … Continue reading
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Vinitaly US Tour – Market Continues To Expand
I heard the news today oh boy…about a lucky wine that made the grade…or better that Italian Spumante and Prosecco imports had risen 9% while French Champagne fell by 27% in terms of imports into the United States. The news … Continue reading
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