Given the otherwordly scenario we are in, here in Chicago, and throughout the world, it makes me prone to reminiscing…
The Joy of Native Varietals: Schiava and Lagrein
Tiz the season for joy, and writing about beautiful places and wines and foods that I love is joyful for…
The Exquisteness and Breadth of Italian Wines – Simply Italian Great Wines Chicago 2019
Moving into the holidays, I can’t help but get into a mindset and focus on gratefulness. It seems like the…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
You Say Rosato, I Say Ramato, The Many Styles of Italian Rosés
Before I get into the gist of this piece, clariying the different styles and names for Italian rosés, I will…
Traveling By The Glass 