“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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THREE SUMMERTIME WINES
Here in the Carolinas the summer can come early. Even in this part of the state, inland and a little elevated, summertime begins in mid-April and lasts until it decides to leave. Mornings can be cool with temps in the 50’s but by about 10:00 we are moving up into the 80’s and higher, withContinue reading “THREE SUMMERTIME WINES”
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”
LA CELIA PINOT GRIGIO 2019
Mendoza, Argentina has grown to a stature of a premier region for winemaking in South America. While the dominant variety produced here is Malbec, the (UN) official wine of Argentina, there are other varieties produced, and produced very well. This particular Pinot Grigio is a true standout in a very competitive field. Buoyed by historyContinue reading “LA CELIA PINOT GRIGIO 2019”
ST. MICHAEL-EPPAN PINOT GRIGIO
“Drink wine, and you will sleep well. Sleep well, and you will not sin. Avoid sin, and you will be saved. Ergo, drink wine and be saved.” Medieval German Saying For this writing we will remain on the European Continent and travel to the South Tyrol region of Italy. Annexed by The Kingdom of ItalyContinue reading “ST. MICHAEL-EPPAN PINOT GRIGIO”
BORGO CONVENTI COLLIO PINOT GRIGIO
“Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend, never drank wine” anonymous(male obviously) Okay. So if you don’t agree with the above quote, you are most probably a female. But if you take the time to think about it for a minute, you can maybe see that it does actually make some sense. You mayContinue reading “BORGO CONVENTI COLLIO PINOT GRIGIO”
VINO DELL’AMICIZIA FRIULI PINOT GRIGIO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata Grave “Chi lascia la via vecchia per la nuova, sa quel che perde e non sa quel che trova” (Who leaves the old road to the new doesn’t know what he finds) So this offering is a little different from my norm, and frankly a little out of my comfort zone.Continue reading “VINO DELL’AMICIZIA FRIULI PINOT GRIGIO”
TOMMASI PINOT GRIGIO 2019
“Anni e bicchieri di vino non si contano mai = Age and glasses of wine should never be counted” The real spirit of Italy is embodied in this saying. It may just sound like an invitation to drink more wine, which is of course entirely possible, but it is really an invitation to enjoy lifeContinue reading “TOMMASI PINOT GRIGIO 2019”
SANTA JULIA PINOT GRIGIO
“A man who develops himself is born twice.” Argentine saying. Argentina is a land of many dichotomies. It is the land of the GAUCHO, the country where Latin music and one of the world’s most popular dances, the TANGO, were introduced. A country where a steak is almost revered and more red meat is eatenContinue reading “SANTA JULIA PINOT GRIGIO”