(Originally published June 2001) As a devoted and long-time fan of all things Italian, especially the wine and food, I feel I can say this. And I mean it with love. Italian cuisine sort of falls apart on the dessert front. Which was always sort of okay with me, being one of those people who [...]
Read more →(Originally published February 2001) In this issue, we move on to the McLaren Vale region of Australia and explore the red wines that region has to offer. McLaren Vale, situated in South Australia, stretches from coastal vineyards at one end to foothill plantings at the Mount Lofty Ranges and Adelaide Hills. It contains a wide [...]
Read more →(Originally published December 2000) To say the Australia wine business is booming would be a bit of an understatement. I recently read that during 1999, a new winery opened in Australia every 84 hours. Need proof? Check out the shelf space devoted to Australian wines in virtually any wine shop. Overflowing, right? Those measly couple [...]
Read more →(Originally published October 2000) In case you haven’t noticed already, take a quick look around the shelves of your favorite wine store. Notice the abundance of Australian reds? Labels you may not recognize? More than likely these are more of the mouth watering red wines, mostly Cabernet and Shiraz, that are flowing out of Australia [...]
Read more →(Originally published December 1999) What started as an intense fondness for a particular Zinfandel (Frogs Leap 1996) has officially blossomed into Zin obsession. I love the peppery zip. The intense purple. The unique combination of flavors that could never be mistaken for a Cab or Merlot. Yes, Zinfandels are a world unto themselves. Welcome to [...]
Read more →(Originally published October 1999) Beyond Chianti All too often in America, Italian wine is classified as a Super Tuscan; or not. A Chianti Classico Riserva; or not. An underwhelming Pinot Grigio; please not. But the world of Italian wine reaches wonderfully beyond what you may realize. Like any other wine growing region, Italy’s wines are [...]
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