Last year I mentioned my favorite places to go for a glass (or bottle) of wine. I stand by the first 4, but Dr. Kneipp has now been replaced with BA53. Territoriet Le Benjamin Beijing Palace Cru Dr. Kneipp BA53 BA53 has become one of my favorite restaurants, with both incredible food and a great…
Cavallotto Langhe Chardonnay 2013 Wine: Langhe Chardonnay Producer: Cavallotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Chardonnay Vintage: 2013 Eye: pale yellow Nose: citrus, green apple, white pepper, no oak Mouth: medium acidity, fresh, minerals Price Point: $19 Available at Vinmonopolet: maybe
Throwback to Dad pouring wine at Christmas (2015)
Friday Pizza has been a longstanding tradition. When Friday comes around, wherever I am, I try to make pizza. Lake Como, Milano, Stavanger, Boston; doesn’t matter. Recently, Friday Pizza has been accompanied by Blind Tasting. This particular occasion was to teach my brother’s friend a little about wine. We decided to stay in one area,…
Finally, a visit to Conterno. This winery has been on the list for quite some time, and I was very happy when the dream became reality. Located in Monforte, it has an amazing view (as you can see above) and the winery is recently renovated, absolutely stunning. Roberto Conterno, the grandson of Giacomo, now runs…
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Riserva San Guiseppe 2006 Producer: Cavallotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2006 Eye: dark ruby Nose: rose, tar, cherry, earth, licorice Mouth: balanced fruit, good acidity, round tannins Price Point: $80 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Throwback to my first Vendemmia and my first trip into the vineyards collecting grapes!
What is Uno Per Uno? Literally it means One By One. And that pretty much sums it up. Unoperuno is an Altare wine and they pick the grapes off the stem by hand, one by one. Why? One of the things I love about the Altare family is their innovative spirit and endless energy. A…
Many of the winemakers in Piemonte (more specifically Barolo) have become my friends and it is always a joy to see when their wines make it to the top of the lists. Marengo’s Bricco Delle Viole reached #15 on Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines! Congratulations Marco, Jenny and Marenghino! See the full list here: http://top100.winespectator.com/lists/…