Light Summer Reds
by… FOR SUMMER MEALS The recent trend in Tuscany is crafting rich (and expensive) reds, but not all Chiantis belong in that style. This…
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IF I WAS SITTING IN A VILLAGE CAFÉ….
byIn celebration of peasant culture, and its wines “Discover the beauty in things that are not beautiful” Piet Oudolf ““ celebrated garden designer ~ …
My New Favourite Light Red
byI used to buy a lot of Valpolicella but got distracted when it started rising in price. However, the “˜sale’ on Zonin caught my…
BARBERA Again!
byExcuse me recommending Bersano’s Barbera again, but wouldn’t you be mad at me for not telling you about the sale ““ on one of…
CECCHI CHIANTI GETS IT RIGHT
byChianti has gone through an identity crisis ““ starting out as rustic and low brow, and then more recently flipping to rich and expensive….
TAKE A WALK on the WILD SIDE…
by…with BARBERA! Need a change from smooth Shiraz or blockbuster Cabernet? Looking for a red with get-up-and-go? Want a red that likes to partner…
“˜RACY’ MID-PRICED SPARKLING
byThe upcoming winter dinner-party season will sometimes call for a sparkling that’s a level above Prosecco or Cava. But without breaking the bank on…
GULPING CHIANTI
byChianti recently went up-scale ““ crafted more for steak than pasta. And priced accordingly. But here’s a traditional light, tangy edition. A gulper for…
SIMPLE WHITE JUST GOT A LOT BETTER
byThe appeal of Italian Pinot Grigio is it delivers decent refreshment, at a low price. The same can be said of inexpensive Italian Chardonnay….