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Wine Glass Writer
Wine Glass Writer is a non toxic, temporary marker that can be used in many different scenarios.
Having a party and don’t want to waste wine due to “glass abandonment”? Serving a cake and want to decorate or write a message on the platter? Need a creative place-setting idea? Wine glass writer is perfect!
One of the main uses in my house is for blind tasting. That way everyone knows which wine is in what glass and there is no confusion (which used to happen a lot!)
I recently won a contest and now have 4 markers: black, green, pink and purple. I love my new colorful ones and can’t wait to throw a dinner party once I move back to Oslo.
You can buy the markers on their website. Check out their products here: /http://wineglasswriter.com/
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Throwback to Dad pouring wine at Christmas (2015)
Friday Pizza
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, so Piemonte wines were on the menu.
It ended up being one of each grape and then of course both versions of Nebbiolo. And my dad picked wines that show the typical characteristics of each one. Dolcetto and Barbera by Bartolo Mascarello. Nebbiolo and Barolo from Marengo. Absolutely fantastic. The 2012 Barolo was a little young but decanting it helped slightly. Overall a great meal and an interesting “wine lesson”.
Instagram Moments
Nebbiolo evening, Corino and Curto
Langhe Nebbiolo @ Cantina Granveien
Friday Pizza and Pizza Wine, trying something new.
Burlotto is always a good choice.
Crashing my parents lunch so I can drink some good wine @ Le Benjamin
Blind Tasting is always fun!
Centro Storico
Welcome to Vinoteca Centro Storico! This is where the infamous Ciccio works, a man who also goes by the name Alessio. He is said to have the best champagne list outside of France, and I don’t think that is far from the truth.
Apart from his excellent taste in Champgane, you also get really good food, a freindly staff and a great wine list. Ciccio’s wife also works there, and the two of them have created a marvelous restaurant. There is room for everyone, not just the regulars that have accumulated over the years.
And more often than not, Ciccio does something crazy, like offer a blind tasting of a 1978 Barbaresco, Albino Rocca. If you’re lucky you will witness or even take part in these crazy shenanigans, and have a good story to tell your friends. You will also often run into winemakers from the area, who are there to enjoy a meal or have a quick drink with Ciccio.
Centro Storico is located in Serralunga, in the center, (Via Roma 6). You can call them at +39 0173 613203. They are closed Monday.
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