A Birthday Wine Smackdown
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A face-off between Barolo, Brunello, Amarone, and Rioja on my birthday.
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Gavi di Gavi: 1041 Years and Counting
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One hill over from my husband's hometown is Gavi, where he hung out as a teen, where I bike between wine tours, and where you can get the best peach gelato in Piedmont. I write about Gavi wine, its history, and the silver coin from the Republic of Genoa 1789 found buried in our kitchen wall.
Read MoreVermentino, the Seaside Grape
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Vermentino is a grape that needs to see the sea. Like a bronzed Italian on permanent vacation at the Riviera, it craves heat and the Mediterranean sun.
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A Blind Date with Pinot
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The surprising results of our wine club's blind pinot-noir tasting
Read MoreNorthern Nebbiolo
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Exploring Gattinara, Ghemme, and other lesser-known wines of Alto Piemonte
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