From the Concrete Terroir: Wines to Keep you Warm this Winter
We’ve all heard about the winter blues. But how about the winter reds?! As in, how about we take a look at 5 juicy bottles that will help you to…
Wild About Maremma, Italy’s Wild West
Cowboys and sandy coastlines were not the part of Tuscany I usually visit, which is more castles and cypress trees dotting the hills around Florence and Siena. But an autumn…
PAIRED RECIPES: Pomegranate BBQ Ribs + Sangiovese
It’s Sangiovese time! With summer on its way, and grilling to be done, pick up some Basile Cartacanta Montecucco Sangiovese. Here are some tips about Sangiovese wine, why this pairing works, and how these succulent ribs come together.
The Best Wines to Drink with Vegan Food
There’s no reason to be intimidated by pairing wines with vegan meals, because the same general guidelines apply: fat, acidity, body, sweetness, tartness and flavor are all components of a dish that influence making the best match.
Super Tuscany: A Legacy of Disruption
The wine world lost a living legend in February – Gianfranco Soldera. Soldera’s story of resistance seems to be a theme in the Tuscan region.
Finding Closure: Corks and Beyond
The natural cork bottle closure is only one of so many tools in the winemaker’s arsenal. Here’s a guide to closure, from synthetic to stelvin
Your Guide to Pairing Wine and Sushi
When pairing wine and sushi, honor how delicately-flavored sushi typically is, and to avoid wines that will overpower the fish.
Some Like it Raw: Deciphering Natural, Organic, Vegan & Biodynamic Wines
A growing population of health and environmentally-conscious individuals are concerned about what goes into their foods, such as chemicals, preservatives and genetically modified ingredients. Naturally this is spreading to winemaking.…
What Are Super Tuscans?
From the rise of the Medici family in the 15th century, the wines from the hilly Chianti countryside, just south of Florence, have been prized. In 1967, Chianti was awarded…