The 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,…
Continue readingI’ve long been a fan of the Terrabianca winery and it’s been enjoyable to see their quality ramp up over the last 10-15 years. With wines from the stellar 2007 vintage in Tuscany beginning to find their way to market,…
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