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#tbt Paolo Scavino
When I was a student in Boston, I tried to go to as many wine tastings as I could. At a Vineyard Road tasting I ran into Riccardo who works at Paolo Scavino. It is always a pleasure when someone who works at the winery or makes the wine comes to the tastings. It makes…
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Piemontegirl is going to Bourgogne
It is true I have a soft spot for Italy and the Barolo region, but I also really like Burgundy. I am going to Beaune this summer, hopefully visiting a few wineries and eating lots of good food. I really wanted to visit Marc Colin but it is proving to be very difficult. When I…
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Drinking my way through NYC
When I was in NYC last I had the opportunity to try a lot of wines. I think my favorites were the Dominique Lafon Bourgogne and the Burlotto Barbera d’Alba. Another cool wine we drank was the Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto 1994. 22 year old grape juice is always fun to try. This one was quite…
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NYC Day 6
Last day. Day of my brothers graduation from College. I am a very proud sister! It was quite a trip to NYC and I am already excited to come back one day. There is nothing quite like strolling through Washington Square Park in the morning, sun on your face, surrounded by all kinds of people.…
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Day 5
Today we were back at Otto for lunch, this time with remarkably better service. I had the pizza this time and it was incredible. I recommend the prosciutto and arugola pizza. The wine this time was the Burlotto Dolcetto, very good! Our friends came down for the day and we spent some time in Washington…
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Wine of the Week
Paolo Scavino Dolcetto Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Paolo Scavino Region/Appellation: Italy, Barolo Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: Deep black plum Nose: Blackberry, mineral, Mouth: Dry, medium body, frim tannin Price point: $14 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
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#tbt Elio Altare Winemakers Dinner
This was such a great night. Good food, amazing wine and fantastic company.
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Day 4
We started the day at Blenheim, after we strapped ourselves into the bunad. I had been looking forward to Blenheim, however I was very disappointed. The service was awful, the food was not great and they had strayed from their “from farm to table” philosophy. A shame, really, because I really liked Blenheim. After Blenheim,…
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NYC Day 3
We decided to take it rather slow today. Graduation photo shoot in the morning, some shopping and walking and then a late lunch at Charlie Bird. I always thought the menu was kinda funky, and today was no exception. But I am so glad we went here! The wine list is good, but there is…