Let’s me just say that Mike Kuenzler and his wife Cindy are two of the most positive people you’ll ever meet. They have a way of turning dark clouds into sunshine. Ten years ago, in 2013, the Kuenzler’s took a shot at reviving a failed restaurant and golf course project in Dracut at Meadow Creek. […]
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Three Trader Joe’s bargain wines that’ll make you dance while your wallet sings
Trader Joe’s is a fun place to shop, especially for food specialties, incredible cheeses and exciting party dips. You can also find a good wine or two at a bargain price. How about a DOCG Barbera D’Asti for $6.99? Or 91-point Spanish Red Blend for $7.99? Recently, my Grapefully Yours Wine Podcast co-host Mike Pigeon, […]
Lowell “vintner” makes history with 90-point Wine Enthusiast review
There are no commercial grape vineyards in Lowell (MA), but now the historic mill city has its own “vintner” to crow about. Craig Gandolf is the first “vintner” from Lowell (MA) to ever achieve the distinguished honor of having his wine considered for evaluation by the editors of Wine Enthusiast magazine and receive a positive […]
Lacryma Christi – “Tears of Christ” – is a legendary Vesuvius wine for Lent
For Jim Campanini’s InsideLowell.com podcast on Lacryma Christi, click on the link below: https://insidelowell.com/podcast/grapefully-yours-wine-show-lacryma-christi/ By Jim Campanini Campania’s Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco is one of my favorite Italian wines, even though I drink it mostly during the 40-day period of Lent observed by Catholics and other Christian faiths. It’s an excellent pairing […]
Get your Irish up with fruity, spicy red wines
Several friends have asked me for wine recommendations to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Wine? Even I drink a beer or two on St. Patrick’s Day, which is Friday, March 17. Still, a female friend insisted. She said she’d been invited to St. Patrick’s Day party where the traditional corned beef and cabbage plate would be […]
‘Amiata Sangiovese’, the rising star of Montecucco wines and central Tuscany
Giovan Battista Basile looks at his friend, Christian Trotta, and tries to find the right words to explain the point he is making to an interviewer. “What is it you say in America about the politics being close to home?,” asks Basile. Trotta quickly responds: “All politics is local.” “Yes,” says Basile, adding, “In Italy, […]
Pillars of Hercules Red Blend is on a solid foundation for best value of the year
By Jim Campanini The longtime family viticulturists at Matchbook Wine Co. have come up with another gem – Pillars of Hercules Red Blend – and it just might be the best value of the new year. In fact, I’m picking it as one of my top 100 wines of 2023. The Giguiere family has been […]
“Scotty, beam me up a boxed wine, will ya?”
By Jim Campanini The Wine Novice Three weeks into the new year, I’ve committed to making a serious resolution as to how I will drink wine going forward. I’m adding boxed wines to my list (I’ve already tried aluminum cans). I’m taking Captain Kirk’s advice to “go boldly” into the great beyond of the wine […]
Wines of the Week: Querceto Chianti Classico and Waterdog Reserva from Portugal
By Jim Campanini The Wine Novice The following wines were sampled and discussed on the Grapefully Yours Wine Podcast posed on Tuesday, Jan. 10 on InsideLowell.com. Click on the link to view a video of the show. http://insidelowell.com/podcast/grapefully-yours-w-jim-campanini-dave-messina/ Castello Querceto Chianti Classico 2017 DOCG, Greve, abv. 13% – For an entry-level wine, Querceto Chianti Classico […]
Grapefully Yours podcast with Wine ConneXtion’s David Messina
http://insidelowell.com/podcast/grapefully-yours-w-jim-campanini-dave-messina/ By Jim Campanini Great conversation with the Wine ConneXtion’s Dave Messina on my latest wine podcast from InsideLowell.com studios. Dave talks about the North Andover store’s mission to search out high-quality, affordable wines from across the globe and build consumer awareness through free, educational tastings. Watch for Dave’s recommendation on a new Oregon Pinot […]
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