A wine blog by Susannah Gold
Some 18 years have passed since that terrible day in September 2001. So much has changed yet today will always be a day of reflection and one of remembrance for lives lost and those forever changed. It is now a National day of Service as well thanks to the efforts of many courageous people. Personally,... Continue Reading →
This month we are heading to Brazil and just in time. This coming Saturday, September 7th, is Brazilian Independence Day. In Portuguese, they say Dia Da Independência. Brazil declared it's independence from Portugal on September 7th, 1822. While the biggest celebrations are of course held in Brazil, any city with a large Portuguese community hosts... Continue Reading →
I have been fortunate enough to celebrate La Fête Nationale Francaise – Le Quatorze Juillet, a holiday marking the anniversary of the fall on July 14, 1789 of the Bastille, in Paris on a number of occasions. As readers of this blog know, I was a Francophile in my early life and majored in French... Continue Reading →
I hosted a dinner this evening at a well-known Chinese restaurant called Jing Fong in Chinatown. I had help from a friend, Pinny Tam, who pens a blog called Chinese and Wine Pairings. I think I speak for all 10 people at the dinner when I say no one will need to eat until two... Continue Reading →
Today's Monday musings is about aging white wines. During a recent class from the Vinitaly International Academy, part of our exam was to choose three Italian white varieties to watch. To me that also meant three Italian varieties that can age. My group choose our three - Garganega, Fiano and Verdicchio. In keeping with that... Continue Reading →
Today, July 7th, was the birthday of someone I was close to. He passed away 10 years ago and would have been 91 today. His name was Sergio and he really started me out on my Italian wine journey. When he died he was 80 and ill but nonetheless, you always want the people you... Continue Reading →
Today's post is part of this month's #ItalianFWT event. We are delving into the Prosecco Superiore DOCG denomination which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary. Camilla Mann is hosting and shared an invitation post here: -You're Invited: Tanti Auguri (Many Wishes), Prosecco DOCG!! A number of us received samples from the Consorzio of Prosecco Superiore DOCG,... Continue Reading →
Today is #Lambrusco day. The world of Lambrusco is fascinating and whenever I try one, I am transported back to Emilia, a region I love and where I went to graduate school. A city that should be on your radar, the whole region in fact. I've written many posts on Lambrusco which can be found... Continue Reading →
This Wine Wednesday is dedicated to a wine I received as part of the #winestudio month-long discovery of the Maryland winery Old Westminster. The winery is part of the Carroll Wine Trail. This is my first experience with a wine from Maryland and I must admit it has been quite thrilling. First let's a word... Continue Reading →
