Creso, Italian for Croesus, is named after the ancient King Croesus of Lydia. It is said that the first gold coins in the history of the world were minted in Lydia (modern day Turkey) and in that vein, only the…
Continue reading“In spite of rock and tempest’s roar, in spite of false lights on the shore, sail on, nor fear to breast the sea…” ~ Welcome to Dry Creek Vineyard ~ It was mid morning as we arrived in Healdsburg, in…
Continue reading~ Antique Cellars of Valdipiatta ~ When I’m asked about Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, invariably the first names that come to mind are Avignonesi and Poliziano. They are stalwarts of the area. Boscarelli, Fattoria del Cerro, Dei…
Continue readingJust recently a Guest® of ours asked me: “Do you really cook all the things you post on your website?” I laughed and asked him if he thought I had some sort of personal Chef. Yes! Of course I do! …
Continue readingAs I reported from the Gambero Rosso tasting, Colpetrone is now part of the conglomerate Saiagricola. What may first sound like a cause for concern is unfounded. Riccardo Cotarella is in charge of the entire portfolio of wines, which includes…
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