Someone asked me the other day if I remembered what I had received for Christmas gifts. I thought hard for a moment and said I couldn’t recall exactly. Was this a dementia test, I asked? No, said the friend, explaining that life seems to be a blur these days — everything’s going by so fast. […]
Month: March 2016
Five wines that command attention
It’s the end of March and I’ve had a good week tasting several red wines — two from the France — and a wonderful dry Riesling. Here are the reviews: • 2012 Inkblot Tannat, Lodi, $26.95 — Here’s a red grape varietal that is popular in southwest France where it’s used in blends. California’s Michael […]
Missing mom and her toast of Sauvignon Blanc
There’ll be one less one wine glass on the Easter dinner table this year. My mother, Dorothy May (Fuscellaro) Campanini, passed away during the final week of January. She would have turned 97 on March 15. The architect — and cook — of every family celebration and holiday meal for 70 consecutive years — mom’s […]
Easter wines? Experts make their selections
If you’re looking for Easter wine selections, here are 19 to consider from my team of local experts. Buy local and enjoy! Andrea DiFiore, Andover Classic Wines • Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne, $19.99 — The Tre Vigne Barbera has a gorgeous ruby-purple color with ripe red cherry aromas followed by hints of mineral and […]
Greek Vinsanto: Luscious sweet wines of paradise
You say Vin Santo, I say Vinsanto. What’s the difference? Vin Santo, from Tuscany is made from Italian white grapes trebbiano and malavasia bianca. Vinsanto, from the Greece, specifically the island of Santorini, is made with native white grapes Assyrtico and Aidan. Both are luscious dessert wines, served slightly chilled, that can be made dry […]
Unique grapes that yield stunning new wines
I consider spring a time of rebirth for lots of things, including my palate. Searching out exciting new wines is a favorite past-time, especially those made from unfamiliar grapes and innovative winemakers. Here are three discoveries to put on your white wine list. • Zymé From Black to White, Veneto 2014, $19.99 — Celestino Gaspari […]
