Traditional Italians Originals
byHURRAY FOR TRADITIONAL CHIANTI & BARBERA! Vintages is currently offer traditional editions of two reds that first got me interested in wine. Chianti and…
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Take a Knife to Nero!
byThink Merlot with backbone! Think Cabernet with a sense of humour! And you’re getting the picture of this wonderful red from Sicily. It’s gulpable…
House Red
byCheers Citra! My love affair with Citra’s Montepulciano is on again. After a few vintages when it was getting too American, as in smooth,…
Attention Chianti Lovers
byChianti prices have gotten out of hand, and the style has drifted too close to New World. But here’s a gem. The earthy/rustic character…
Exciting Wine Gifts!
byThe Holiday season is upon us. Why not give wine? Hey, you may get lucky and be invited to share it ““ at the…
Easy Drinking Bubbly for Parties
byEasy drinking style SPARKLING ““ for PARTIES New arrival Prosecco, Fiol is eye catching ““ black fence-posts on a white background, and apparently the…
Have a Wine Tasting Party!
byWant to conduct your own Wine by Mood tasting? Here’s a little shopping list that won’t fail you ““ covering all styles. I poured…
Hanging out at “The Villa”
byMy three reasons for buying Villa Sandi~ PG are it delivers refreshing, straightforward wine, at a budget price, and I like the drawing of…
Pining for Piedmont
byEach September, Kato and I escort a group to one of the world’s great red wine regions, Piedmont in the NW of Italy. This…