Time continues to fly by, Second City Sommeliers (SCS) Sommelier Bootcamp 2019 took place Sunday March 3 and Monday March 4,…
Can Natural Wine Save the Planet?
Can the Natural Wine Movement help save the Planet? On a positive note to the ending of his new book,…
Taking A Sip on the Dry Side, ASTI Docg SECCO
Several weeks ago, pre-Arctic blast that truly turned Chicago into Chiberia, I attended a really lovely luncheon at Gibson’s Italia…
Cassis, Cedar, Tobacco and Plum
Other than visiting Bordeaux and making a trip to a chateau to taste their wine, one of my favorite events,…
3 White Grapes Grown in Italy You Need to Try in 2019 and Probably Haven’t Heard Of
It is a New Year and time for new things like 3 white grapes grown in Italy that I have…
Two Moms, A Restaurant and 5 Wines
I was invited several weeks ago now, oh my, time does fly, to a bountiful dinner at Girl and the…
Sadly In Love with A Wine List – Cherry Circle Room
I have had the idea of writing this post for about a year but other things came up, be it…
Thanksgiving Wine 3 Mountain Nebbiolos That Pair Perfectly With Turkey
Can’t believe it is almost Thanksgiving (Thurs. Nov. 22, 2018), November has flown by. If you aren’t from the US…
Rockin the Wine at Bon Appétit Chicago Gourmet!!!
Chicago was the wine and food capital of the world (not that it isn’t otherwise) during the Chicago Gourmet Festival…
Moscato Country, Marenco Winery in Strevi, Bagnario Valley Piedmont
As we approached the hilltop village of Strevi in Piedmont (province of Alessandria) just outside of the larger commune of Aqui Terme (a…
