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Valpolicella Classico Superiore Tommasi Rafael 2019 Italy Here is the 3rd vintage that I review for this Valpolicella from Tommasi, I have reviewed previously the 2012 and the 2016, read here : https://wineinamerica.wordpress.com/?s=rafael Valpolicella DOC, 2019, 12.5% vol. Valpolicella Classico Superiore Tommasi Rafael 2019 Italy Bright deep grenat red, medium red…
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IL COVO ROSSO TERRE SICILIANE TEATRO LATINO
“There are journeys that have no other purpose than going on discovering more and more beautiful things.” This is a red wine which hails from the island of Sicily. If you look at a map of Italy, Sicily is located right at the toe of this boot-shaped country, and it looks a little like theContinue reading “IL COVO ROSSO TERRE SICILIANE TEATRO LATINO”
LIGNUM ITALIAN RED BLEND
“Eat yesterday’s bread and last year’s wine.” (Sicilian Proverb) I can remember years ago someone saying to me that she didn’t like history because everything about it was so old. While I guess that is true, especially when you talk about wine, history is such a large part of the conversation. Vintages are measured byContinue reading “LIGNUM ITALIAN RED BLEND”
JULY 4, 2022
Today we commemorate the birth of a nation. A nation steeped in a democracy the world has not seen since the days of ancient Athens and Rome. This experiment, as it is called, has managed now to endure since 56 of our Founding Fathers risked their lives and the lives of their families by signingContinue reading “JULY 4, 2022”
FATHER’S DAY 2022
“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.”— Unknown Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there.You know it’s funny. As years go on and kids grow they become men and women. GROWN men and women. How does that happen? How do we go as boys to men?Continue reading “FATHER’S DAY 2022”
GOOD SUMMERTIME RED WINES
“Summertime. And the livin’ is easy.” From the 1935 opera, “Porgy and Bess.” Red wines are mostly known for their flavor. The hardiness of a good, solid red wine just oozes from an unopened bottle with aromas and beauty that transfers from there, to a decanter, to a glass and finally to the palate. TheContinue reading “GOOD SUMMERTIME RED WINES”
THREE SUMMERTIME WINES
Here in the Carolinas the summer can come early. Even in this part of the state, inland and a little elevated, summertime begins in mid-April and lasts until it decides to leave. Mornings can be cool with temps in the 50’s but by about 10:00 we are moving up into the 80’s and higher, withContinue reading “THREE SUMMERTIME WINES”
MEMORIAL DAY 2022
This is Memorial Day weekend. This at one time was a solemn, sacred time in our nation, dedicated to those who gave their lives so we could live the way we do. Those brave men and women, a whole lot braver than I and too many others, dedicated a part of their young lives toContinue reading “MEMORIAL DAY 2022”
EVENUS ZINFANDEL PORT 2008
“ Education is not a part of life. Education IS life.” One of my college professors Before going into specifics about this wine I have to tell you that this was really a unique experience. Since I am not really a fan of dessert wines and I normally don’t like anything too sweet, I wasContinue reading “EVENUS ZINFANDEL PORT 2008”
LOUIS BERNARD COTES du RHONE 2017
“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Nestled in France is a region where winemaking is more than an occupation. It is an art. Much the same as creating a sculpture or painting a portrait or landscape, making a good wine takes dedication and commitment,Continue reading “LOUIS BERNARD COTES du RHONE 2017”
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