This edition moves us to a different land, almost in fact a different world. Instead of a European wine, this wine comes from our neighbors to the south. The land of the Gaucho. The land where the Tango was born. The home of Evita Peron. The land where steak, good steak, is not only aContinue reading “FINCA LAS MORAS BARREL SELECT MALBEC”
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COBBIA FISH WITH LEMON AND CAPERS
Cobbia is a fish, which in itself was a revelation to me because I had never heard of it until very recently. I think I ordered it once when my wife and I went out for dinner, but I can’t really be sure. When it comes to fish I normally stick to what I’ve heardContinue reading “COBBIA FISH WITH LEMON AND CAPERS”
Black Bear Pass, Colorado Dan Klawitter
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IN MEMORIAM
Today is Memorial Day in this country. A time to think back and pay service to those who served and gave their lives so we may live this life, here, in America. So many brave men and women who gave their lives. So much of our youth, our children who chose to defend this countryContinue reading “IN MEMORIAM”
MEMORIAL DAY 2021
Today is a good day. A time for reflection, thinking and remembrance. Take a moment today or tomorrow, the official holiday, to remember the reason for the day. Hot dogs and hamburgers aside, this is a day to remember those who made and still make it possible. We should never take this for granted. ThisContinue reading “MEMORIAL DAY 2021”
FATTORIA FIBBIANO LE PIANETTE
“Fattoria Fibbiano: two souls, one heart” When you talk about Italian wines the conversation will always trend to the Area of Tuscany. Aside from its beauty, this part of Italy is steeped in history and tradition, legend and a true passion for life, love and wine. Some of the finest and most enjoyed wines inContinue reading “FATTORIA FIBBIANO LE PIANETTE”
EMPORIUM APPASSIMENTO ROSSO SALENTO
(This is a rerun of a post from December. But I just think it was worth repeating. This wine has lately become tougher to find so I wanted to keep it in our eye. It really is that good.) Sometimes, as you well know, just the look, the appearance of something really catches your eye,Continue reading “EMPORIUM APPASSIMENTO ROSSO SALENTO”
AVIGNONESI ROSSO di MONTEPULCIANO
“I want my wine to be true and authentic. Harmony in a glass.” Matteo Giustiniani, CEO, Winemaker Avignonesi winery Just outside the quiet little village of Valiano di Montepulciano, settled between Cortona and Montepulciano, sits the decades old winery, Avignonesi. Founded in 1974 by the Avignonesi family, the winery was purchased in 2009 by VirginieContinue reading “AVIGNONESI ROSSO di MONTEPULCIANO”
BORGO CONVENTI COLLIO PINOT GRIGIO
“Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend, never drank wine” anonymous(male obviously) Okay. So if you don’t agree with the above quote, you are most probably a female. But if you take the time to think about it for a minute, you can maybe see that it does actually make some sense. You mayContinue reading “BORGO CONVENTI COLLIO PINOT GRIGIO”
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Here’s a shout out to all you mothers out there! A morning mimosa with a special breakfast…quiche, muffins, fresh fruit and all. Afternoon wine with your favorite dishes in some elegant company. Have your traditions. Have a ball. Remember, anyone can be a mother. It takes a lot more to be a MOM.
