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Famiglia Tasca shares its love for Nero d’Avola (#ItalianFWT)

7 Comments / Italian wine, Nero d'Avola, Sicilian wine, wine, Wine and food pairing /

Tasca is a well-known and prodigious name in Sicily. Since establishing Tenuta Regaliali (the Regaliali estate) in 1830, the Tasca d’Almerita family has been mining the sun-drenched island’s potential for producing quality wine. Now the family owns almost 1,500 acres of land on five different estates throughout Sicily – Regaleali, Capofaro, Tascante, Whitaker and Sallier […]

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Looking back: Why these 7 wines stand out

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‘Tis the time to reflect on the year quickly disappearing in the rear-view mirror. What was noteworthy and worth celebrating? Looking back at a year of blog posts, seven wines stand out as the most memorable of those I tasted in 2022. Why, you ask? As I pondered the answer to that question, some trends

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For veggies, my vote is Merlot over Cab (#winePW)

1 Comment / California wine, Merlot, wine, Wine and food pairing /

When rummaging through my wine stash for a red to pair with vegetarian fare, I will always pick a Merlot over Cabernet Sauvignon. Don’t get me wrong: I enjoy a powerful, structured Cabernet Sauvignon. In my home state of Washington, Cab is the most planted grape. Washington Cab is prized for its fruit-forward intensity and

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Cab Franc meets Turkey Day thanks to Tessier Winery (#CabFrancDay)

Leave a Comment / Cabernet Franc, California wine, wine, Wine and food pairing /

At this time last year, I was craving another Thanksgiving dinner to pair for Cabernet Franc Day (#CabFrancDay). Then voilá! Like magic, a Cab Franc from Tessier Winery in Healdsburg, CA, arrives at my doorstep. Well, not exactly. First, I had to sign up with Lori Budd of Exploring the Wine Glass, creator of #CabFrancDay.

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Chianti Classico and spaghetti to warm the body and soul (#ItalianFWT)

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Less than a mile from my home is a vineyard, a strange sight to find in an urban neighborhood. The vines consist of native grapes – Concord, Niagara and Delaware – planted decades ago on a lot of about half an acre or so. I like to walk past this vineyard from time to time

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