Chiaretto? I must admit I knew very little about the wine before being invited by the Consorzio Tutelavino Bardolino DOC for a 6-day press trip. Chiaretto (key-ar-et-toh) derives from the…
Discovering Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Tuscany’s Nobile Red Blend
Over the past twenty years, I have been a big fan of Brunello. Having spent some days in Montalcino visiting Banfi Vintner’s large estate and castle, I have tons of…
Palermo, Sicily in 4 days
Just about everyone that has watched the Godfather II movie has a desire to visit Sicily someday. The movie classic portrayed the old world version. The Island is rich in…
Virtual Venice: Discovering Hot Spots and Hidden Gems
With all of its history, allure and romantic charm, Venice can overwhelm the average traveler. There are so many fascinating attractions, restaurants and museums to explore, one needs at least…
Oysters ‘R’ Always in Season
“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster,” opined Jonathan Swift, the satirist whose writing four centuries ago displayed biting wit. Many would agree that the homely bivalve…
Hot Time in The Summer!
Check out these award-winning rosé wines from the 2018 Drink Pink Vino International Rosé Wine Competition! Double Gold Winners (Score 94 plus) Wine Name Vintage Colterris Winery Colterris LIVID…
Epic Wine Dinner Featuring Château Palmer at Element 47 Restaurant in Aspen tomorrow night!
Epic Wine Dinner Featuring Château Palmer at Element 47 Restaurant in Aspen tomorrow night! The 30th annual Aspen Food and Wine Classic has taken over Aspen, Colorado this week. Many…
VinItaly 2018 Update
Italy’s largest wine show keeps hitting it out of the park. There were 13 halls dedicated to legendary and lesser-known (Abruzzo, Calabria, Liguria, Valle D’Aosta) wine regions found in Hall…
Rock & Wine: The Saint-Emilion Jurade inducts Sting!
The Saint-Emilion Jurade inducts Sting! People know Sting as the lead singer of The Police with a successful solo career. He is also an enthusiastic defender of the environment (he…