Part I. One of my favorite things to do is cook for my friends. My friends are troopers; they allow me to be this way. My husband also puts up with it. So about once a year, I go crazy and make a multi-course meal with wine pairings and all the accoutrements. The theme these … Continue reading Ai suma
Category: Nebbiolo-focus
Cal-Ital Wine Reviews (marzo – maggio)
Barrel Tasting Weekend Every March I attend the Russian River/ Dry Creek/ Alexander Valleys Barrel Tasting weekend(s). These appellations are connected and make up the northern part of Sonoma County. Together they create one of the very best wine producing regions in California – in my bold opinion. My wine buddies and I, quite a … Continue reading Cal-Ital Wine Reviews (marzo – maggio)
The best $25 bottle I’ve had in a long time
Of course it has to be Nebbiolo. It's been a month since I've added anything, but not because I have nothing to write about. I just cannot seem to make or find the time. So. I will add as a side note, until I can compose something interesting, that my recent acquisition, Elio Grasso Gavarini 2007. … Continue reading The best $25 bottle I’ve had in a long time
Next Stop: Domenico Clerico
Notes from February 20, 2010. I’m putting him at the top of my list for my next trip! Maybe he’ll take me in for a taste at Vinitaly this year… I had never had any of his wines, except for L’Arte 2003 back on my very first night (ever) in Barolo. But after returning from Italy … Continue reading Next Stop: Domenico Clerico
Valtellina
Notes from my visits on December 21, 2009. It all started with an email from my very good friend and fellow oenophile, Will, early last year. “Have you ever heard of this place, or had these wines? The Sforzato wines of Valtellina, from dried Nebbiolo grapes grown in the shadow of the Alps, retain the brightness of … Continue reading Valtellina
Piero Busso, Bruno Giacosa, e Mauro Veglio
Notes from my visits on December 17, 2009. Is it possible that I could get tired of Nebbiolo? Well I never considered such a phenomenon until I awoke on my fourth morning in Piemonte, thinking, “I am burnt out. How can I get excited about drinking more Barbaresco before today’s first tasting appointment - at 10am!?” … Continue reading Piero Busso, Bruno Giacosa, e Mauro Veglio
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