Yes, the vineyards are gorgeous. But there are other sites to see in the Langhe. And smack-dab in the middle of the springtime is one of the best times to see them. From May 11-20 I was in Alba and the surrounding areas for Nebbiolo Prima, a journalists' tasting of all the new release Barolo, Barbaresco, … Continue reading Flowering Season in Barolo
Category: Regions
The Wild Roero
Did you know that there is another fantastic Nebbiolo-producing zone just a few kilometers northwest of both Barolo and Barbaresco? The only thing really dividing them is the Tanaro River, which today looks fairly serene and non-threatening. But that wasn't always the case. Geology shows that 250,000 years ago, a major earthquake shifted the course of the … Continue reading The Wild Roero
Nero d’Avola, Negroamaro, Nerello Mascalese, etcetera … at Tre Bicchieri San Francisco 2014
Every year when I go to Tre Bicchieri San Francisco, I try to formulate a plan of attack so I don't get ... well ... trashed. If you've ever been to any of those big tasting events at Fort Mason Center or anywhere else, you know: it's not easy to focus. Especially at Tre Bicchieri, … Continue reading Nero d’Avola, Negroamaro, Nerello Mascalese, etcetera … at Tre Bicchieri San Francisco 2014
Unterortl of Alto Adige and Chiavennasca of Valtellina
I've been less active here the past couple of months but it's not because I haven't thinking about, drinking, and writing about wine. Aside from overcoming some family emergencies and crises, I've been working on some other projects. Earlier this month I finished an article about an artisan winery called Unterortl, for the Alto Adige … Continue reading Unterortl of Alto Adige and Chiavennasca of Valtellina
A $7 Trader Joe’s Morellino di Scansano
I keep telling myself to write shorter blog posts and I guess I have not been listening very well. It's been a while since I did a little wine review here and after reading The Winegetter's post about the 2011 Argyle Pinot noir the other day, I realized how happy I was to be reminded of … Continue reading A $7 Trader Joe’s Morellino di Scansano
Renato Corino & Liliana—some of my favorite people!
You know when you look back on those certain instances in life and you think to yourself, "Man, I had no idea what I was getting myself into!" Maybe you think of an unfortunate circumstance but I am sure you have good ones too. My particular story is a good one. Meeting Renato Corino and his girlfriend, … Continue reading Renato Corino & Liliana—some of my favorite people!
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