There is only one red wine that delivers aromas and flavors of fresh banana and cranberries in the same bottle. It’s called Beaujolais Nouveau and it’s crafted in France. The grape is 100 percent Gamay Noir å Jus Blanc, a low tannin, high acid varietal banished from Bourgogne in the 14th century only to be […]
Month: November 2014
There's a wine-derful in historic Charleston
Following the recent statewide election, I took a quick four-day refresher trip to Charleston, S.C., to visit my daughter Jalyn. Now 30, the UMass Lowell graduate is enjoying Southern living in what is one of America’s most endearing cities. There are more than 1,000 historical homes and buildings in downtown Charleston. It seems you can’t […]
Need a Thanksgiving wine? Here are 30 to feast on
jcampanini@lowellsun.com My third annual Thanksgiving Wine List comes from some of the best wine buyers and tasters in the region. They’ve selected 30 reds, whites and rosés to pair with your respective holiday feast of turkey, lamb and/or ham. Look them over, make a list of choices, and then head to the store. Taste the […]
Chardonnay: The mother of all problem-solving wines
A good Chardonnay goes a long way toward resolving a dispute in the kingdom run by the Wine Goddess. Believe me, it’s her kingdom. Like I’ve written previously, I entered marriage 23 years ago with one suitcase and am now down to a gym bag; she began with 52 boxes of everything — clothes, fine […]
Warming up to several winter wine bargains
When it comes to wine, winter doesn’t have to be any less fun than summer. We just take it all inside, off the patio and deck, to the warmth of the hearth and home. ‘Tis the season for Malbecs from Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile, and Chianti and red blends from Italy — heat, spice, […]
