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The best $25 bottle I’ve had in a long time

Posted on March 23, 2010April 15, 2012 by enotecaMarcella in Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte

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

Posted on February 25, 2010January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte, Sicilia, Veneto

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 →

a little domestic Barbera and Dolcetto

Posted on February 8, 2010January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Estranged-Italian-Grapes, Piemonte

Scott Harvey is one of my favorite Sierra Foothills producers. He makes some great Zins and I remember being impressed by his Barberas in the past. Recently I acquired his 2007 Amador County J&S Reserve Barbera and was excited to open it. But unfortunately it tasted just like Zinfandel. Scott Harvey J&S Reserve 2007 Barbera. … Continue reading a little domestic Barbera and Dolcetto →

Piero Busso, Bruno Giacosa, e Mauro Veglio

Posted on February 7, 2010April 15, 2012 by enotecaMarcella in Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte

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 →

Enoteca San Marco, Las Vegas

Posted on January 30, 2010January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Piemonte, Sicilia

I was reluctant to get too excited about dining out in Las Vegas. I mean, I knew I could definitely pick out a restaurant that had interesting food and a great wine list (I had volunteered for the task), but would the pretentiousness kill the experience? I am totally over the whole pretentious dining thing. … Continue reading Enoteca San Marco, Las Vegas →

Mavericks

Posted on January 19, 2010January 16, 2012 by enotecaMarcella in Piemonte

Last Wednesday I went to Mavericks for the first time ever. If you're from Santa Cruz, you don't need an explanation. If you're not: (http://www.maverickssurf.com/) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavericks_(location)). In some ways I’m ashamed to admit this as a native Santa Cruzan. But really, in all honesty, after living here off and on for 24 years, I like … Continue reading Mavericks →