Pinot Grigio is the most popular imported white grape variety in the U.S. Frankly, I just don’t get it. It’s not aromatic and on the
Tag: Italian Wine
Aging Report: Borgogno Riserva Barolo Piemonte 1967
Wine is extraordinary because, unlike other foods and beverages, it can improve with age. The best reason to drink aged wines is that they develop
Wine Review: Antinori Solaia Toscana IGT 1999
Drinking an iconic wine is in some respects like watching McCartney or Jagger perform—it is as much about the past as it is the present,
Damilano Barolo 2009 Lecinquevigne
Barolo is like the brilliant, teenage lout who, as he ages and gains wisdom, lives on the edge between exquisite, refined eccentricity and cynical misanthropy.
Budget Wine: Villa Tonino Nero D’Avola 2011
I wouldn’t be surprised if Nero D’Avola, Sicily’s signature grape, becomes a go-to bargain wine for people in the know. They are typically fruit forward,
Wine Review: Podheri Luigi Einaudi Dogliani Dolcetto Piedmont 2011
What is a Rustic Wine? The first word that popped into my mind when sampling this Dolcetto is “rustic”, which is a fairly common wine descriptor.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 