My wife and I love the magic of Walt Disney World, but after a full day of rollercoasters, animatronics and parades (and long lines, of course), we look forward to a nice meal and a great bottle of wine. We always seem to end up in Epcot’s World Showcase, where…
My wife and I often lean toward Rhône reds when we’re unfamiliar with a restaurant’s menu and wine list –particularly if we’re dining in the summer. Most new-style Rhône reds are so food friendly that they’re practically a can’t-miss choice for a varied menu, and their soft tannins go down…
I’m a huge fan of the intensely flavorful wines produced by Luca Fedrigo at L’Arco Vineyards near Verona. So, I have a tendency to hoard whatever bottles from L’Arco happen to come into my possession. I won’t admit how many bottles of L’Arco’s Amarone Classico della Valpolicella, Pario and Rùbeo…
I recently had the chance to pop open a new Champagne…or at least one that was new to me. It turned about to be a great apéritif before a large family meal, and seemed to be a real crowd pleaser. Champagne De Margerie à Bouzy Grand Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from Bouzy (one…
Over the Holidays, I had an opportunity to serve a 2011 Odoardi “GB” Giovan Battista vini di Calabria to a group of family and friends – to much appreciation. My wife and I were introduced to this supple red wine at a pre-theatre meal in the Grill Room at The…
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