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Vermentino is gaining in popularity and Tabernam is another wonderful example…..
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Whether you’re sitting in your garden, nibbling on Bruschetta, slurping raw oysters, or savoring a fresh, zesty tartare di manzo, I can’t think of a better pairing than a crisp Rosé from either of the excellent 2015 or 2016 vintages. Excellent examples…
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At this time of year, I find myself reaching more and more for crisp, steely whites and zesty Rosatos. When that happens, I can’t help thinking of the coastline, of fresh clams and the best cuts of fish. Drink what’s local….
Continue reading~ Cinque Terre ~ Summer means crab! Whether soft shells served with pasta like the recipe we featured last weekend, or blue claw meat that can be used in many different ways. Most recently, I created a delicious risotto from…
Continue readingFinally….finalmente! Some sun and warmer weather finally arrived this week and we at Tuscan Vines were more than happy to get outside, stoll the garden and sip a lovely, refreshing Rose. I think Rose is still a difficult wine for…
Continue readingSummer, New Jersey Shore. The water is gorgeous, the days lazy and peaceful and the weather absolutely perfect. After a day of sitting in the sun and surf, we wanted a light, refreshing supper out on the deck while we…
Continue readingEven though summer has officially ended, the weather has been pleasant enough to remind us that Fall has not put that much space between itself and L’Estate. This weekend, family came to visit and we opened a few nice late summer wines…
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