February 2024
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Postcard From Sannio, Part 3: …And All the Rest
This is the third (and final) entry in my three-part wrap-up of recent media jaunt to Sannio in southern Italy (check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already). Today, we’ll put a bow on things from this little slice of Campania but…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 26, 2024
2022 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Bianco Colline Teatine (Abruzzo): Yellow apple, ripe citrus, minerals, this is a banger of a bargain in this vintage. $25 A- 2022 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cerasuolo Rose (Abruzzo): Strawberry to spare. A tasty delight. $23 B+ 2018 Masciarelli Villa…
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crowd pleaser wines, elegant wines, Italian Wine, kick-ass wines, on the road, overachiever wines, sexy wines, wine reviewPostcard From Sannio, Part 2: Aglianico del Taburno
This is part two of a three-part series covering my media jaunt last year to Sannio, in Italy’s southern region of Campania. For part one, we focused on the region’s signature white (Falanghina). Today, we’re going to highlight Sannio’s signature red, Aglianico del Taburno. And…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 19, 2024
NV Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port (Portugal): Solid stuff. A bit more dried fruit than compote, but this is a go-to if you want your Port dark and ready to roll. $20 B NV Sandeman 10 Year Old Tawny Port (Portugal): Lots of delicious caramel and…
