Zoom Happy Hour with Nino Negri

September 28, 2020

Barolo and Barbaresco, the great wines from Piemonte province (Piedmont) in northern Italy, are well-known around the world. The majestic …

Superveronese blend Campofiorin

September 10, 2020

The perfect wine for burgers and dogs from Masi, a legendary Amarone producer… Campofiorin is made Ripasso style, a process …

August 25, 2020

What to do on Saturday night during the pandemic? A local couple invited a group of neighbors for an evening …

July 17, 2020

Unlike domestic wines where the grape and place of origin are obvious (ie Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon), Italian wines are …

June 17, 2020

Like many of us I am suffering from pandemic malaise – lacking motivation to complete a wine post. Several articles …

May 18, 2020

Saturday night with nothing to do and no place to go… it’s Zoom Happy Hour! I led a group through …

April 10, 2020

Whatever you call it- happy hour or aperitivo (Italy) or apèro(France), it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! No longer able to belly-up …