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Years ago, I “discovered” Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah, I think during the 1997 vintage. The wine was so good, that I bought it by the case. Somewhere along the line, I lost track of them, but recently got on track…

Over the years, I’ve had countless bottles of Italian wine. There are several types that I love on a consistent basis; for example Brunello di Montalcino.  However, when I want a comforting, delicious, complex, and very sensual wine, I am…

Recently had the chance to try two wonderful Tuscan wines, both based on Sangiovese, the classic grape of Tuscany, from the stellar 1997 vintage.  1997 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino: Took this along to a great local BYO establishment, Il Mondo…

With the weather already getting colder, I thought I’d pull some of these newly acquired, hearty robust wines from the cellar to see how they’re drinking.  2006 La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino: I’ve posted on this wine before and was…

Over the past week or so, I had the chance to taste a few reasonably priced CA offerings from Sonoma Valley.  Sonoma often gets lost in the shadow of it’s more notable sister, Napa, but the wines of Sonoma can…