Distracted by the great international varieties – Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malbec – I often forget just what a great “go-to” wine Sicily’s signature Nero d’Avola actually is. This indigenous variety is full-bodied and elegant. Grapes are grown in the extreme southeast corner of the country where temperatures can approach 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the heat, […]
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The annual Celebration of the National Bird is upon us! Yes, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means cooks and guests around the country are digging out their recipes and starting a list of foods to serve or bring to the festive meal. What about the wine? Tired of the same tried-and-true oaked
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The news shaking the wine world is the recent revelation of leaked information on the 2018 Master Sommelier exam. The culprit was identified, but 23 candidates for the prestigious designation will have to retake the blind tasting portion of the exam. With the rising profile of Sommeliers, this episode is seen as a major setback
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Today, we trashed the 2017 calendar and hung the 2018 calendar in its rightful place on the kitchen wall, a ritual cleansing of sorts. Flipping through the crisp new pages with their attractive and seasonal photos, I felt inspired to do something I’ve shunned before – create a list of New Year’s resolutions. Uh, oh.
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“Look out there,” says Scott Osborn, gesturing toward his vineyards. “I bought a wind machine this year. We’re in the tasting room at Fox Run Vineyards on Seneca Lake’s west shore this late April afternoon. The temperature has topped 80 degrees – too early to switch on the air conditioning. I’m wearing a light cotton
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