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Italian Sparkling Wine: 7 Effervescent Thoughts About Ferrari
Greetings from the Trentino-Alto Adige area of Northern Italy. Close to the borders of Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia, I’m hanging out in Trento. Not only is it a city in Italy but, more vitally to my predilections, it is also the name of a wine region solely dedicated to Italian sparkling wine. Produced in the [More]
Bathtub Wines, R&R, and Wine Education with Thirsty Girl Leslie Sbrocco
I first met Leslie Sbrocco, an award-winning author and Emmy-winning TV host as well as an extremely sought-after wine education and speaker and co-founder of Thirsty Girl, at the 2012 Wine Bloggers Conference in Portland, OR. I had been up for the Best Overall Wine Blog award, and, as rewarding as that nomination was, getting [More]
Rosé: The Wine For BBQ, Grilling, and Living
What’s the best wine for BBQ? Sheesh, that’s a topic akin to opening a can of worms. (Sorry if I have you thinking about grilling worms.) For some, BBQ means one thing only: slow and low cooking. For others, if you’ve got burgers and dogs on the grill, that’s BBQ. Not only do you have [More]
Pet-Nat: Sparkling Wines Natural for Your Thirsty Days
How is it that an entire category of sparkling wines, Pet-Nat, existed unbeknownst to me? It’s not like I’ve been living under a rock when it comes to bubbles. Fortunately, my ace friend Sarah Chappell, a writer and wine monger living in Brooklyn, was able to come to the rescue and introduce me to the [More]
Insider Tips For Discovering the Best BC Wines
My pool of knowledge when it comes to the best BC wines is a shallow one. Frankly, when it comes to British Columbia wines, we’re not even talking kiddie pool-deep. More like a thimble. Luckily, I have Luke Whittall of the excellent blog and podcast Wine Country BC as a friend and guide. He’s been [More]
The Wines of South Australia Provide a Rich and Lingering Experience
When I say “wines of South Australia“, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Probably Shiraz, right? From legendary old-vine versions that garnish media accolades to mega-brands, it’s hard not to equate South Australia (and all of Australia, for that matter) with Shiraz. But Australia is a huge country, and even within the [More]
Wine, Flash Cards, Cut Garden Hose, and The Documentary “SOMM”
Would you spend five years studying for an exam you only had a five percent chance of passing? If you’re trying to become a Master Sommelier, of which there are less than 200 in the world, you voice your dream with one word: “YES”. My guest on the Wine Without Worry podcast is Jason Wise, [More]
