By now, most of us know that many of the old wine and food pairing rules no longer apply. Grilled salmon on the menu? Go ahead, open that Pinot Noir or Cabernet Franc calling you from the wine cellar. If you’re in doubt, smother those salmon filets in pan-fried mushrooms for extra umami (the savory […]
In praise of Manchego cheese and Navarra wine for any season (#winePW) Read More »
“These are two very different wines,” Carol notes as she pulls down a Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and a Verdicchio di Matelica from the shelves in her retail store. “Sounds great!” I reply. I’m liking the idea of comparing the same white variety from two different subregions of Marche, Italy, for this month’s Italian
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They had me at sheep in the vineyard. Yes, the image of grazing sheep is pastoral. Beyond the pretty pictures, though, sheep serve a useful purpose in a vineyard. They cut the grass, aerate the soil and minimize compaction. Their manure adds nitrogen to enrich the soil and help healthy vines to grow and prosper.
Sheep in the Vineyard, Wine from Organic Grapes in My Glass (#WorldWineTravel) Read More »
Of the many potential Italian destinations, one near the top of my bucket list is wild and wonderful Abruzzo. Located on the Adriatic (east) coast of mountainous central Italy, Abruzzo is just a short drive east of Rome and more affordable than Tuscany. High peaks in the Apennine Mountains, the spine of Italy, gradually slope
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Four years ago, when I was shopping for wine in Pennsylvania state stores, I would find a single stack of shelves devoted to wines from sustainably grown grapes – that is, organic, biodynamic, and “clean and green.” Now it seems these wines are easier to find. Perhaps consumer expectations are changing, and buyers are beginning
