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.
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MEZZACORONA PINOT GRIGIO 2018
“Nothing is so effective in keeping one young and full of lust as a discriminating palate thoroughly satisfied at least once a day.” Angelo Pelligrini (Italian Author) When I began writing this column I kind of had an idea of where I was going and what I wanted to do. I figured that I likeContinue reading “MEZZACORONA PINOT GRIGIO 2018”
VINO DELL’AMICIZIA FRIULI PINOT GRIGIO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata Grave “Chi lascia la via vecchia per la nuova, sa quel che perde e non sa quel che trova” (Who leaves the old road to the new doesn’t know what he finds) So this offering is a little different from my norm, and frankly a little out of my comfort zone.Continue reading “VINO DELL’AMICIZIA FRIULI PINOT GRIGIO”
CHÂTEAU les GRANDS MARÉCHAUX CÔTES DE BORDEAUX 2015
Grand Vin de Bordeaux Bordeaux is a major port city in Southwestern France. For centuries now it has been regarded as one of the world capitals of wine with its ideal location near the Atlantic Coast and crossed by the Garonne River. After coming under the rule of the Roman Empire, the region became mostContinue reading “CHÂTEAU les GRANDS MARÉCHAUX CÔTES DE BORDEAUX 2015”
DAMILANO BARBERA D’ASTI 2018
Another excellent Barbera from the Piedmont. Just as a little background, Barbera D’asti is an Italian (you may have guessed that already) red wine made from the Barbera grape and produced in the northern provinces of Asti and Alexandria. Damilano is a truly old school wine producer, with great respect for tradition and history. ItContinue reading “DAMILANO BARBERA D’ASTI 2018”
Marchesi di Gresy Barbera D’Asti 2019
Tenute Cisa Asinari Dei Marchesi di Gresy is an estate in Northern Italy which includes four properties located in Monferrato and Langhe, in the Piedmont Region, which also happens to be the home of some of the finest wines in the area, if not the world. But this particular estate has more than a history.Continue reading “Marchesi di Gresy Barbera D’Asti 2019”
ZENATO ALANERA ROSSO VERONESE
The Valpolicella Region of Italy is located in the northern province of Verona, just east of Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. While the region has been made famous in history and theater as the home of Romeo and Juliet and also the home of Two Gentlemen from there, the region is also knownContinue reading “ZENATO ALANERA ROSSO VERONESE”
TOMMASI PINOT GRIGIO 2019
“Anni e bicchieri di vino non si contano mai = Age and glasses of wine should never be counted” The real spirit of Italy is embodied in this saying. It may just sound like an invitation to drink more wine, which is of course entirely possible, but it is really an invitation to enjoy lifeContinue reading “TOMMASI PINOT GRIGIO 2019”
BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATES SHIRAZ 2015
Nestled away on the Southeastern side of the continent is the Barossa Valley. Small by comparison to most of the more famous wine growing regions, the Barossa has been producing wine, red only, since 1985 which makes it a relative newcomer. However, this valley is not, as its name may imply in Italy. Nor isContinue reading “BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATES SHIRAZ 2015”
SCAIA CORVINA VENETO IGT 2017
Picking a wine involves so much now. Everything factors into the decision including the name of the vintner, appearance of the bottle, reputation and of course, the price. I think that for most, especially the novice wine drinker, read that as the normal person, unless you have a personal preference, the price of a bottleContinue reading “SCAIA CORVINA VENETO IGT 2017”
