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Some Interesting (& lesser known) Italian Grapes
Nothing says interesting like Italian grape varieties, and these two are no exception with some new offerings brought in that are actually quite perfect for “patio” whites and all this hot summer weather we’ve been having! Bombino bianco is most … Continue reading
Posted in Varietals, wine
Tagged ambabile, autochthonous, bombino bianco, D'Agata, Emilia-Romagna, fresh, geeky, geeky grapes, grapes, grechetto, grechetto di Todi, heat, Italy, learning, mostosa, native, Orvieto, pagadebit, patio, patio white, procanico, Sauvignon Blanc, summer, textbook, Umbria, Vermentino
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Now that Summer is here…
It seems we’ve been waiting a long time for Summer to show up! It’s almost the end of July, and today is one of the nicest days we’ve seen in a while here in the Capital city. We’ve had so much … Continue reading
Posted in Tasting, Varietals
Tagged Alvarinho, Campania, France, Greco di Tufo, Grenache, Italy, patio, Portugal, Provence, refreshing, Rolle, Rose, summer, Syrah, vinho verde, white
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Thirsty Thirty- Something Thursday #22- Sancerre
With summer in full swing, I’m fully into the drinking of white wine. This is not to say I don’t enjoy red or white wine all year round, but there is nothing more pleasurable than sitting outside in the sun during … Continue reading
Posted in Tasting, Thirsty Thursday, Varietals, wine
Tagged Chile, chill, France, Grand marnier, Lapostolle, Loire Valley, minerality, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, summer, Syrah
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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #14 – Provence
It’s been hot here. And I mean H-O-T. Quite unusual for this time of year in this neck of the woods. We are likely about two-three weeks ahead of where we normally are for this time of year. I look … Continue reading
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Tagged aioli, Cinsault, food, France, Grenache, hot, mediterranean, pink, Provence, Rolle, Rose, sauces, summer, Vermentino
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Time for a Little Pink?
Is it too early to start on the pink? To start drinking and savouring rosé? With the Vernal equinox only 2 days away, I say GO FOR IT!! At the store I manage, we LOVE rosés! Today (Wednesday) is delivery … Continue reading
