“Le vin est le lait des vieillards” (“Wine is the milk of old people”) One of life’s lessons that I always try to keep in mind is never, ever discount anything. You cannot even guess where this journey of life will take you, so you should never turn down or disregard an opportunity because anContinue reading “GERARD BERTRAND COTE des ROSES”
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MONTE GUELFO CHIANTI CLASSICO
“People who do not drink with others are either thieves or spies.” You know, surprises come in all shapes and sizes and can arrive anytime. But I think that the best part of a surprise is that it is usually something that you never even thought of. Getting something that you never even knew youContinue reading “MONTE GUELFO CHIANTI CLASSICO”
ALWAYS KEEP AN OPEN MIND
“Check around. Expect the unexpected. You never know what treasure you’ll find under a rock.” A trip to a winery is a completely unique experience. The vines, the fruits set against the rolling hills and a blue sky. Just the atmosphere created is mindblowing when you consider that this fruit will be subjected to aContinue reading “ALWAYS KEEP AN OPEN MIND”
ST. MICHAEL-EPPAN PINOT GRIGIO
“Drink wine, and you will sleep well. Sleep well, and you will not sin. Avoid sin, and you will be saved. Ergo, drink wine and be saved.” Medieval German Saying For this writing we will remain on the European Continent and travel to the South Tyrol region of Italy. Annexed by The Kingdom of ItalyContinue reading “ST. MICHAEL-EPPAN PINOT GRIGIO”
FINCA LAS MORAS BARREL SELECT MALBEC
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”
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”
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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”
