People ask me from time to time – what’s so great about wine? Why do you like wine so much? This wine, is one of the reasons why. Read on…. Despite the youth of the wine, I decided not to…
Continue readingThe Antinori family has been making wine in Tuscany for generations. Piero Antinori, the current patriarch of the aristocracy is credited with creating the first “Super Tuscan” wine, Tignanello, in 1978. Tignanello, a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet, ignored the…
Continue readingWines from the excellent 2007 vintage are beginning to show up in the market and I couldn’t wait to try out a Sangiovese based wine from one of my favorite producers. The 2007 Castello Banfi Belnero is just that. Made…
Continue readingI love Spanish wines for their value, in terms of the quality you get for the price you pay. However, sometimes it’s difficult to find well made Spanish wines, or even a wine shop with a decent selection. Over the…
Continue readingEvery once in a while, it pays to be patient; and this was surely one of those occasions. Dusted off the 1995 Castello Banfi Excelsus with dinner the other night and it was glorius, easily calling attention to it’s name,…
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