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Consider Lesser-Known Wine Regions for Your Post-Pandemic Travel Plans
For more than a year, we have been forced to stay grounded. Now, more than ever, the possibility of traveling again feels less...
A Great-Value Tuscan Red, Beyond Sangiovese
Aia Vecchia, Toscana IGT “Lagone” 2018 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $17): I tasted this wine on a muggy July afternoon as...
WINE WITH…Fattoush with Rotisserie Chicken
WINE WITH…Fattoush with Rotisserie Chicken It was one of those busy days. Not much time to think about dinner until we got to the...
WINE WITH…Bacon, Potato and Zucchini Frittata
WINE WITH…Bacon, Potato and Zucchini Frittata It’s easy to make a list of frittata’s charms. Frittatas are delicious....
Investigating the 2018 Bordeaux Vintage
Amidst the changes wrought by the pandemic, I recently had the privilege of attending a tasting of 2018 Bordeaux wines sponsored by the...
Alpine Delights in Alto Adige
As we say goodbye to Summer and welcome the promise of a cooler fall season, some people start to look forward to the shimmering changes...
A Moment in the Sun: Uco Valley Take-Aways
In the world of wine, when you say the word, Mendoza, most people immediately think of Malbec. Indeed, the two “m” words...
Catena’s Adrianna Vineyard: An Argentine Grand Cru?
There’s an old real estate saying about the value of owning the cheapest house in an expensive neighborhood. An analogous...
Wine on the Ledge: Investigating the Wisconsin Ledge AVA
Wisconsin, although justifiably famous for agriculture, is not well known for wine production. The state does have an intriguing...