As a dog lover and parent on the road for three weeks, you thrive on the vineyard dogs--plus amazing sunsets to get you through. Abruzzo is full of both. #abruzzo#italy#doglover#italy#wine
That magic moment when a producer pulls the dust and mold encased bottle to taste at the end of the visit. This was the 1989 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino--pure magic! What's yours?
The '04 Uccelliera Brunello really exceeded my expectations--purchased before I really had a good read on Brunello and how it would age. The nose was dark and alluring, with an earthy,… https://t.co/mcxUzzWVnR
Does it really get any better than Paolo Bea? I know I've been on a tear with these wines lately, but I truly love them. As for Arboreus, there was a time that I didn't quite get it--but… https://t.co/GCgeeA1wo7
Tonight's meal was Saint Louis style, dry rubbed, braised ribs, so there was really only one choice for wine from my cellar, a 2003 Paolo Bea Pipparello Riserva that I've been saving for… https://t.co/DCsJ260jjb
Icon wine makers are worth paying attention to from every price point of their portfolio. These are often the best values to be found. The 2017 Langhe #freisa is a perfect example,… https://t.co/kQGPCdE72j
This evening went from La Ricolma Merlot, to Rampolla d'Alceo from 1999 through 2001. My excitement over the '99 was justified the second i put my nose to the glass, showing… https://t.co/UtZTzkSU8r
There are a lot of great wines on the table tonight, but the 2001 La Ricolma shows the prestige of this producer and the age ability of Tuscan Merlot in spades. It's still so youthful,… https://t.co/1J32cleX98
Gearing up and preparing bottles for tonight's main event. After the 2015 La Ricolma scored 100 points from Antonio Galloni, we thought it was time to assemble a vertical. We are eight… https://t.co/5baGFthYTN