Picture it: Tuscany. That beautiful region, nestled between Florence, Pisa, and Sienna, in the rolling center of Italy. While we can’t go there right now, I invite you to sit back and travel to the heart of Tuscany, and pour a glass of Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Col d’Orcia is on a mission to produce […]
Sierra Salinas 2012 MO – Monastrell 35 year old Monastrell, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, and Garnacha Tintarero, with a hint of Syrah. Dark purple, with strong spice notes sprinkled on top of dark cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, and tobacco. Chewy and dense with blue fruit and cigar box. Mo is an excellent choice for a […]
I’ve been obsessed with DOCG Prosecco from the Valdobbiadene region of Italy since I was first introduced to it a few years ago. Recently, I participated in a creme-de-la-creme testing of some of the best wines from Italy, via Gambero Rosso, the leading authority of Italian food & wine. Through its Tre Bicchieri tasting (from […]
Yum – a word, of uncertain origin, used to express happiness or pleasure derived from eating, drinking, or enjoying life. As a long time wine blogger, writer, judge, and social media personality, I am always pursuing yum. Sometimes that is a slice of pizza, sometimes killer latkes, sometimes a perfect glass of Burgundy, and sometimes […]
