Category Archives: wines
Happy World Water Day – March 22
Today is World Water Day. Access to clean water is a basic human right but not one that everyone shares equally. The U.N. designates March 22 as the day of the year to spotlight the global safe drinking water … Continue reading
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Italian Wine Regions: Basilicata
As Vinitaly draws nearer, I am reminded of all the amazing wines that I have tried in past years. Some of the wines are from the most famous regions while others are from lesser known ones. Among those is the … Continue reading
Italian Wine Regions: Liguria
When one thinks of Liguria wine isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Surely it is the picturesque towns known throughout the world, Le Cinque Terre or the beach towns along the coast. Or maybe even the delicious focaccia … Continue reading
Francesca, Il Mugello – Pinot Noir
Today was my friend Francesca’s birthday. She died four years ago of cancer at the age of 37. Every time I hear a certain song, eat a particular food or hear a deeply Tuscan accent, I think of her. She … Continue reading
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The Sweet Spot: Taylor Fladgate Vargellas Vinha Velha 2009
I had started to write a weekly column on sweet and fortified wines, a passion of mine but I haven’t gotten very far along. Luckily for me, I was given the opportunity to taste one of six vintage ports from … Continue reading
Ciao Lucio!
Sometimes a song touches your heart in a way that nothing else does. Well almost nothing else. Whenever a musician dies, we are lucky to have their music to listen to, even if we can’t see them perform any longer. … Continue reading
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Italian Wine Regions: Valle d’Aosta
I’m starting a new series on this blog, not an exhaustive one, but a smattering of information about the 20 regions of Italy. To start, naturally I am looking to the smallest region in the North, the Valle d’Aosta. The … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Mr. President
I know that line is associated with a different President of the United States (POTUS) than the one I have in mind but today is President’s day and I am thinking about many of the great ones, including President Kennedy. … Continue reading
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Going To Tre Bicchieri New York 2012
I’m running out soon to go to the Tre Bicchieri event soon. I want to say hi to some old friends and try a couple of new wines. This year, I’m interested in white blends, oddly enough. I really feel … Continue reading
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