Like many people, I had a stereotype for what Vinho Verde wine was, an inexpensive, low in alcohol, slightly spritzy,…
The Power and Lure of the Volcano, Donnafugata and Their Etna Wines
My first introduction to Donnafugata wines, was tasting their Ben Ryé (Son of the wind in Arabic) Passito di Pantellaria,…
Naoussa Xinomavro PDO, the King of Greek Wines
What wine is medium to deep ruby, translucent, high acid and high tannins, were you thinking nebbiolo? You were close.…
Where the Wild Things Are, The Wines of the Maremma Toscana DOC
Spring has sprung in Chicago but we are still in that freezing cold one day, to warm the next, and…
Spring into Sancerre: Crisp, Elegant, Fresh, Lively
The photo above, of the beautiful hamlet of Chavignol, in Sancerre, is taken from the Domaine Famille Bourgeois facebook page.…
The Vibrancy of Verdicchio and the Wines of the Marches
Gosh, my last post was the end of July, it feels like a year ago. I am well into the…
There is Gold in those Hills, Prosecco Gold, Prosecco Superiore DOCG
It’s been Prosecco week (7/20-7/26/20), a celebration of bubbles and as part of that celebration, I attended a virtual Zoom…
The Winding Road of Wine Study, the Left Bank of the Rhone, the Vaucluse, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Thank you for reading my posts on wine and places. Sometimes they are completely to the point, sometimes they are…
Blind Tasting the WSET Way, Helpful Links
Dr. Seuss in his book, Oh the Places You’ll Go – starts out… “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re…
By By Minerality, Is it Hiding Under a Rock?
COVID containment has lead to lots of wine studying. The stress of not having a job, bills to pay,…
Traveling By The Glass 