Several years ago, I had the opportunity to taste the Agostina Pieri Rosso di Montalcino.  A friend in the wine trade recommended the wine to me and told me the woman running the estate was as fanatical about quality as…

1997 in Tuscany was hailed by many to be the “Vintage of the Century”.   I’ve tasted many 1997’s and while the vintage is certainly spectacular, I think it remains to be seen how it will fare when the history is written.  …

“I don’t even buy Napa Valley Cabernet anymore because the quality wines are $50 and up!” This was the line I overheard at a retailer just last week.  To this I simply say: Rubbish!  And the subject of this report…

Ask anyone to name a wine growing region in central Italy and 90% will name Tuscany. Justifiably so. Very few will name Umbria and fewer than that will give mention to the hilltop town of Montefalco.  That is a shame for…

It’s been cold here the last few days, very chilly in fact.  A good time for fire pits, football, and a hearty meal.  Over the weekend, I roasted some cornish game hens and figured it was a great time to…