A wine blog by Susannah Gold
I write this post as I am trying to emerge from my post-Thanksgiving food coma. I know I am not alone in having eaten and imbibed more than my fair share on this most American of holidays. This Thanksgiving I was particularly interested in pairing wines with different parts of the meal rather than finding... Continue Reading →
With Thanksgiving upon us, I am thinking of all the wines I have paired with Turkey in the past and what I am going to choose for tomorrow. One of the wines I often consider is Amarone. I think it is a little heavy for the Turkey but it is my Dad's favorite wine and... Continue Reading →
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am thinking about all of the American wines that I have tried over the past few years. Some stand out, others less so but all interest me in terms of the evolution of the wine industry in the USA. This past year at the Society of Wine Educators conference, I attended... Continue Reading →
My first experience with Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Sorbara was relatively recent, at a restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I was excited to try a Lambrusco that I didn't know. I see Lini Lambrusco everywhere which is great but sometimes I want to try something different. As I repeat often on this blog, I am a... Continue Reading →
Today's post is part of my Women in Wine Fridays series. This week's post is a question and answer with Adele Tolli-Capela from Value Vines. I met Adele on a recent trip to the Tejo region in Portugal. I was impressed with her spirit and knowledge of Portuguese wines so I asked if I could... Continue Reading →
I know that I am not going in order with this post but I thought I would use the occasion of a NYC-based event today on Bergamo to mention this wine. I first heard of it years ago on a trip to Vinitaly. I always start my Vinitaly days in the Lombardy pavilion and one... Continue Reading →
As the holiday season shifts into high gear, I am thinking of bubbles from all over the world to bring to a party, to serve at home, to have out at a dinner. The truth is, I love bubbles all year long and throughout an entire meal. If I had to give up all wines... Continue Reading →
While wine is not the first topic that comes to mind when I think of New Mexico, there is a flourishing industry in that beautiful state and I bet everyone has had at least one wine from New Mexico if they live in the United States. The wine I am talking about is sparkling wine... Continue Reading →
As I am away on a business trip, I have little time to write on my blog but much time to read other people's writing. One of the blogs I like to read is that of a friend of mine from my Milanese life - Eric Sylvers. Eric is a very serious journalist with a... Continue Reading →
