Category: Wine Corner

WINES OF PUGLIA AND BASILICATA  

Pizza Pairings (click here) The recently announced Pizza Party on March 18 reminded me that it has been a few months since my last wine column and inspired me to discuss some lesser known wines that would be perfect with …

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This issue’s question is: “What is a Super-Tuscan?” Is it: A.  A really, really strong person from central Italy; B.  A mythological warrior from the seventh century; or, C. A recently discovered strain of drug-resistant virus. Super Tuscan Wines (click …

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LIGHTER AND SWEETER WINES (click here)

First we need to make an important distinction – that of true barbecue vs. grilling. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, barbecue traditionally involves cooking for a long time at low heat, often with lots of smoke and …

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CENT’ ANNI – VENETO  by David Rich  Since we have an event coming up in April saluting Veneto, Giuseppe LaPira and I have decided to make that our first region to discuss. Just like many people can only name Venice …

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CENT’ ANNI  by David Rich  This is the premier of a wine column that Giuseppe LaPira and I hope will be educational as well as entertaining. The education for most readers begins with the title of our column. Salute and …

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