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Had a rare relaxing night with virtually nothing on the calendar and since it was #Wine Wednesday, I decided to open a new release and match it to some appropriate food.  The 2009 Chappellet “Signature” Cabernet is in the simplest…

Last night a few of us gathered at a Cafe Piazza, a local Trattoria,  for some excellent southern Italian cuisine and some fine vino. Chef Antonio Ruffa, from Calabria Italy, left us in the hands of his capable second, Johan.  We…

Castello Banfi sits upon rolling Tuscan hills, and has almost 2,400 acres under vine. A famed Brunello producer, they also produce several notable Super Tuscans, including Summus.  Summus, Latin for Summit or Highest Excellence, is a majestic, almost regal Super Tuscan. …

Yesterday evening, during one of my frequent stops at my local Italian specialty shop, I happened upon a cheese whose description sounded so interesting, that I decided to buy some.  Even though I had ordered a nice chunk, Antonio sliced me…

Last week  I began a series of tastings on the 2007 Brunello.  Part I, is located here:  2007 Brunello, Part I. My initial impression of the vintage was that it would be an early charmer and not quite have the…