The photo above, of the beautiful hamlet of Chavignol, in Sancerre, is taken from the Domaine Famille Bourgeois facebook page. … More
Category: wine study
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 … More
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 … More
Sunday, September 29, Will Be a Fun Day at Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet
For the most part, I write about wine regions and experiences in this space, as well as resources, to aid … More
A Road Map of Italian Wine – Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs by Ian D’Agata
I was thrilled, when I contacted the publisher of Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs (INWGT) by Ian D’Agata, and asked for a … More
At a Castle, In a Bunker, Listening to Opera, in the Footsteps of Casanova, Castello Spessa, Collio
Walking the sprawling grounds of Castello Spessa, in Capriva del Friuli, Collio , I was immediately drawn to the path winding … More
The Eagle of Collio, Tasting the Aged Pinot Biancos of Russiz Superiore
Looking out at the Julian Alps and Slovenia in the distance from the driveway of Marco Felluga’s Russiz Superiore property, … More
Magic at Azienda Agricola Baronesse TACCO, The Farmhouse on a Hill, San Floriano del Collio
There are certain spots, places in the world, that have a magic about them. Standing in these places, the world … More
All Roads Lead to Collio, Bianco
I love green places. Collio is one of them. Vineyards interspersed by forests and grass. Time marches on, and … More
Swartland, A South African Wine Region to Know
Jim Clarke, Marketing Manager for Wines of South Africa, came through Chicago in April 2019 and gave a Masterclass on … More