If you long for a taste of Venice at your next summer barbecue, I’ve got a great dry red wine for you. Think of gliding along the Grand Canal in a gondola with Andrea Bocelli singing romantic love songs while sharing a gorgeous wine with your honey. That’s what Gran Passione Rosso is all about. […]
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This wine had Triple Crown written all over it
When American Pharaoh clinched horseracing’s Triple Crown at Belmont Park two weeks ago, I was overjoyed for two reasons. First, the Sport of Kings had its first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed accomplished the endurance feat 37 years ago. Second, it confirmed my belief that something good was going to happen when I purchased four […]
Raise a patriotic glass to holiday wine tastings events
Posted by The Sun Wine Novice on May 20th, 2015 The Wine Connextion in North Andover is promoting its American pride in Zinfandel this weekend. Here is a listing of upcoming wine tastings, including three in Andover and Lowell, that you might consider for an enjoyable experience. • On Saturday, May 23, Sam and Tina […]
Merlot pushes 'Sideways' out of the picture
The 2004 movie hit “Sideways” is often given too much credit for advancing the popularity of Pinot Noir while having the opposite effect on Merlot. The fact is Pinot Noir sales in the United States and other parts of the world were already on the rise when the comedy came out. Certainly, Paul Giamatti’s movie […]
