“Who drinks well sleeps well; who sleeps well, does nothing wrong; who does nothing wrong goes in paradise; so let’s drink well until we die”. Venetian Proverb Once again I have found a wine with roots going back to the time of the Roman Empire with modern techniques handed down through generations. This agricultural companyContinue reading “NOMALAS PINOT GRIGIO delle VENEZIE”
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CHÂTEAU du PAYRE CADILLAC CÔTES de BORDEAUX
This was really a journey into the unknown. Just recently some friends took a trip to France and happened upon this winery. They liked the wine so much that they had some shipped back home. They were kind enough to share a bottle with us which was not only a pleasurable evening, but also anContinue reading “CHÂTEAU du PAYRE CADILLAC CÔTES de BORDEAUX”
ROXANNE BIANCO TOSCANA 2017
“ROXANNE. You don’t have to put on the red light. Those days are over…” Back in 1978 the British rock band the Police with their bassist and lead singer were staying in a slightly seedy hotel in France. Out of that experience came the song “ROXANNE” loosely telling the story of a man who fallsContinue reading “ROXANNE BIANCO TOSCANA 2017”
PRIMARIUS PINOT NOIR RESERVE
“You never know until you try.” Truer words were never spoken Wine tasting is a lot like life in its own way. As you travel you learn what you like and what you don’t. What to run to and what to avoid. But learning to try, to try something new, something different. That equates toContinue reading “PRIMARIUS PINOT NOIR RESERVE”
SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE ICE CUBE MELTS
Wine. The nectar of the gods and one of the oldest beverages on the planet. Red, white or rose’, take your pick and enjoy. Which brings me to my topic for today. Are you drinking wine, or a watered down version? I personally don’t care to drink anything too cold, so I never add ice,Continue reading “SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE ICE CUBE MELTS”
REAL PRIME TIME TELEVISION
So many recent developments that have gone on over the past few years just got me to thinking, how did this happen? What made us this way? Has life gotten so far out of control? Seems that the past really was so much more simple. I think that adjectives like nicer and more civil alsoContinue reading “REAL PRIME TIME TELEVISION”
UNITED INK RED WINE BLEND
The Columbia Valley is a section of southern Washington and a small part of Oregon. Located within its boundaries is the AVA, an American Viticultural Area, which is dedicated to the growing of grapes, mostly for wine, but also for non-alcoholic grape juice, raisins and also for table grapes. The largest winery in the areaContinue reading “UNITED INK RED WINE BLEND”
EVENUS ZINFANDEL PORT 2008
“ Education is not a part of life. Education IS life.” One of my college professors Before going into specifics about this wine I have to tell you that this was really a unique experience. Since I am not really a fan of dessert wines and I normally don’t like anything too sweet, I wasContinue reading “EVENUS ZINFANDEL PORT 2008”
GRIN PINOT GRIGIO by VOLPE PASINI
“La vita è come fotografia, se sorridi, viene meglio.” ( Life is like a picture, if you smile, it’s better.) This wine is truly a product of history and family. Located in the heart of the DOC zone of the Colli Orientali of Friuli, this winery traces its beginning all the way back to theContinue reading “GRIN PINOT GRIGIO by VOLPE PASINI”
NO. 3 VINUM ITALICUM OPERA 2018
“Carpe vinum!” ( from the Latin, “Seize the wine!”) The history of the Tinazzi Winery begins in 1968 with the vision of Eugenio Tinazzi whose desire to establish a high quality family business dedicated to not only the production of fine wines, but also introducing an entire wine-making experience. Built on the shores of LakeContinue reading “NO. 3 VINUM ITALICUM OPERA 2018”