Little Sweet One? You got that right.
Who says Dolcetto should be drunk young? Who says they aren’t capable of improving with age? With Thanksgiving day antipasto of soppresatta, caponata, fresh and smoked mozzarella, parmigiano, olives and crusty bread, the myths were resoundingly debunked. Admittedly, I’ve often…
Continue readingGnocchi Aglio Olio
As fate would have it, I was completely alone for dinner last night and so felt empowered to make one of my favorite dishes – a dish that isn’t so widely accepted by family members….. This recipe is delicious and…
Continue readingCellar Note: 2001 Lupicaia, Epic Cabernet
So much attention is paid to Sassicaia, and rightly so. It’s the patriarch of Maremma reds, the first in what is now a significant line of Bordeaux inspired reds coming from coastal Tuscany. For many, Sassicaia, now $200+ per bottle,…
Continue readingThird Wine, Not Blind
Earlier this year I hosted a Blind Brunello tasting featuring three current vintage wines. Immediately that got me thinking of doing a similar tasting of Brunello’s neighbor, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Vino Nobile has long been championed as the equal of…
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