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New Year’s Resolution: Think and Drink Victoria
I know, I know...we’re into February, and the conventional time for making resolutions is more than a month behind us. But if...
Terroir is Alive and Well on Mount Etna
One of things I adore about wine is how it expresses Mother Nature. The same grape grown in adjacent vineyards and turned into wine...
What I’ve Been Drinking Lately: The Departure Issue
The Ole Professor preaches thrift year ‘round—and mostly he adheres to his own preachings — but there are times of the...
Five Takes on Tuscan Sangiovese
Tuscany is a remarkable wine region. Although most of its red wines are based on the Sangiovese grape — with notable...
Alentejo, Continued…
In last month’s column there was so much to write about going to Portugal’s Alentejo region in November 2023 from a travel...
Mount Etna: A New Generation of Undeniable Excellence
‘A muntagna. The mountain. That’s what the locals call Mount Etna, the colossal volcano that overshadows a large...
Ochota Barrels: A Long Overdue Tasting
So if you know, you know. And if you don’t, I’ll fill you in. Ochota Barrels wines are some of the loveliest wines...
Alto Adige: Warm Up with Northern Italy’s Mountain Wines
While the winter landscape outside may be cold and frigid, the lighter-styled red wines of Alto Adige are just the ticket to warm the...
Press Wine: Plonk or Special Ingredient?
On a reporting trip to Bordeaux during harvest a few years ago, I had lunch with the staff and sizable picking crew, mainly Danish...