“A tavola non si invecchia” (At the table, you don’t get old) Italian cooking is a lot of things: fragrant, flavorful, satisfying and on and on. In most cases the ingredients are simple, even home-grown, and just produce some of the finest eating in the world. That’s why you can point to most cities acrossContinue reading “GIAMBOTTA”
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MICHELE CHIARLO BARBERA D’ASTI
“Age and glasses of wine should never be counted” Italian Proverb Barbera D’asti is an Italian red wine produced in the hilly provinces of Asti and Alexandria, situated in the Italian Piedmont or Piemonte. The grape itself dates back to the thirteenth century with vinification officially being first recorded in the seventeenth in the cityContinue reading “MICHELE CHIARLO BARBERA D’ASTI”
“PUTTANESCA” is Italian for WHAT?
Food. The ultimate Italian experience. Hundreds of different sausages, dried and hot or sweet, with or without fennel, lamb sausage. Then talk about macaroni, pasta to some, you could write a book about all the different varieties. Each region, each town and truly each family has its own turn, its own peculiarities and its ownContinue reading ““PUTTANESCA” is Italian for WHAT?”
SANTA JULIA PINOT GRIGIO
“A man who develops himself is born twice.” Argentine saying. Argentina is a land of many dichotomies. It is the land of the GAUCHO, the country where Latin music and one of the world’s most popular dances, the TANGO, were introduced. A country where a steak is almost revered and more red meat is eatenContinue reading “SANTA JULIA PINOT GRIGIO”
I’d Love to be Normal
This site is dedicated to the good life. That is a life where things are good, fun and enjoyable. Sometimes maybe a bit over my head, a little extravagant or beyond my scope of recognition. And often, my good life is rooted in traditions like family, friends, memories and beliefs. Well, today’s column is aboutContinue reading “I’d Love to be Normal”
SENSI CAMPOLUCE CHIANTI
As the age of organics moves forward and expands to all walks of life, I did some searching and decided to take the plunge into an organic wine. This is the first I have ever tasted made from organic grapes and using organic methods and, happy to say, I have tasted no difference. Over theContinue reading “SENSI CAMPOLUCE CHIANTI”
14 HANDS 2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The Columbia River Valley is a land that is rich in history. From its first formation nearly 90 million years ago it has undergone many reformations and recarvings of its landscape up until now when parts of the river form a natural boundary between the states of Washington and Oregon. Erosion, quakes and volcanic eruptionsContinue reading “14 HANDS 2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON”
Choosing a Good Wine
Those of you who have been reading and following this blog (thank you, by the way) have already gotten the impression that I am still pretty much a novice when it comes to wines and that. In my own mind, I know what I like, what I don’t, what to recommend and what to holdContinue reading “Choosing a Good Wine”
VENICA JESERA PINOT GRIGIO
“A golden color gives way to an indescribable experience.” Pinot Grigio is a pretty zesty type of wine which is characterized by a pale light, straw like yellow color, sometimes almost clear, with a bouquet and taste of citrus, lemon lime and sometimes a touch of green apple. One of the most popular white soldContinue reading “VENICA JESERA PINOT GRIGIO”
TAVERNELLO VINO ROSSO
“Home is Where the Wine is” If you read the label, Tavernello Vino Rosso is the #1 selling wine in Italy. Yes, it is plain as day, written in black letters on a golden background, displayed on a mildly ornate label. This is traditionally described as a true “Vino di Tavola,” or table wine. NowContinue reading “TAVERNELLO VINO ROSSO”
