Wine Writer for Italy, Washington State, Oregon and Paso Robles, Carnivore, Animal lover, Cycylist, Weight Training, Kickboxing, Hiking and Outdoors.
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Interviewing Francesco Ripaccioli of Canalicchio di Sopra #Brunello di #Montalcino youtu.be/ibFFr52QmVU?si=hE9G…
Oregon Field Report: 2022 Vintage - Eric Guido youtu.be/UGEWMX96W-I?si=ISnM… via @YouTube
Ah, Montepulciano, how I've missed you. Especially the feline folk. #italy #montepulciano #tuscany #catlovers
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?
It is time to resurface here now that Twitter is under new Management. Who are my friends and contacts that I need to follow back? Let's network. #Italy #italianwine #wine #pasorobles #wawine #Oregon #Italy
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,… instagram.com/p/BxBMKyOprWu/…
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… instagram.com/p/BxAi4pTHKLW/…
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… instagram.com/p/Bw0K_DXnvCE/…
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,… instagram.com/p/Bwxd48QnVmR/…
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… instagram.com/p/BwtFVbhHDfL/… – at Manhattan, NY
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,… instagram.com/p/BwsqXyBHPmy/…
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… instagram.com/p/BwsTsJNHcfc/… – at Manhattan, NY
The 2016 vintage is going to create a serious dilemma for collectors-- especially for Fontodi fans, because deciding between these two is nearly impossible. They are both, two of the… instagram.com/p/BwnTHJAnv-6/…
My personal discovery of San Fereolo and the deeply moving selection of Dolcetto & Nebbiolo created by its owner, Nicolette Bocca, took place while in Dogliani. It was an experience I'll… instagram.com/p/Bwkj2fqH8QH/… – at Manhattan, NY