Until I saw this wine recently at a local merchant, I had never heard of it.  It intrigued me because the label was unlike Siro Pacenti’s Brunello normale.  After reviewing Siro Pacenti’s website, there is little to be gained.  They…

I’m not going to wax poetic, mince words, or waste time with background story on this estate. Everyone knows that Felsina is a giant in Chianti Classico.  The vineyard, the estate, and the wines are impeccable. This Chianti Classico, is…

Years ago, a good friend turned me onto the Falchini Estate and their Cabernet based Super Tuscan, “Campora”.  At the time, Campora was unknown to me but it made a great impression and one which I have not forgotten. So…

Every once in a while I catch an excellent tasting at a local wine shop whose peddling one of their recent arrivals. The latest offering I was able to try was the 2006 Castello del Terriccio Lupicaia. Hailing from the…

Ferrari Carano may be among the most beautiful places in all of California wine country.  Made to look like a Tuscan wine estate, the grounds feature dusty roads lined with cypress trees and acres of gardens with flowers galore. 50…