Italian Wines 2007: A Guide to the World of Italian Wine for Experts and Wine Lovers
Italy Down Under (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
The grandson of an Italian food importer from Tuscany, Carmine became one of the largest importers of Italian wine in North America. At age 52, he sold his 25-year-old business to the Seagram Co, making Carmine wealthy beyond his [...]
Vinography (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Something unusual is happening in the world of wine writing. While not surprising given the disastrous conditions in the market for those who want to make a living writing about wine, this phenomenon prompts some reflection. In short: I'm beginning to notice folks who have heretofore made their living as journalists, wine writers, or wine critics are now taking jobs as PR and communication pros in...
Bowes Wine (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
What with the rapid turn-around between our London tasting and my departure for Burgundy, I never got 'round to penning anything about the former, an event which had been causing some small trepidation in the weeks following its announcement due to the fact that we had not only managed to hit half hols on the button, but that it also appeared to be silly season for work travel. Trepidation leached...
On the Road with the Grape Guy (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
If you haven’t heard the name Masi, when it comes to Italian wine, then you’ve either led a very sheltered life, been living under a rock or have never wandered the aisles of you local liquor store. The name Masi and Italian wine go together like a horse and carriage. Tonight, a small gathering of folks got together at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto (though surprisingly not in the...
Vinsanity (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
I received my first Christmas gift today. I know, Halloween was a mere 3 days ago, Bonfire Night is still 2 days hence, and Thanksgiving (if you happen to be an English person who cares about that particular holiday), is yet more than 3 weeks away. But Christmas is looming large already; on telly commercials, in the shops and apparently, on the mind of my own personal Santa! An extremely generous co-worker...
learnitalianwines (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Renato Ratti Winery, Annunziata (Photo ©Tom Hyland) A few months ago, I assembled the choices of several Italian wine authorities regarding Brunello di Montalcino. Today, we turn our attention to Barolo. I asked some of my friends to give me their choices for best Barolos. Some opted for individual bottlings, while others merely listed producers. Some [...]
New Universal Financials (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
By Liz Moir Remortgages, secured loans and homeowner loans, all three of which are forms of home loans can be used for almost anything. They are good cheap low interest ways to carry out home improvements either to the exterior of your property such as to built a garage, a patio or even a swimming pool or to fund interior improvements of any kind. Many people pay off all their other debts with a debt...
The Acorn (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
Tamil non-vegetarian cuisine two millennia ago From K T Achaya’s wonderful little book, The Story of Our Food (pages 78-79): Many animal foods are described with great relish in the early Tamil literature. Even Brahmins did not lack relish for the meat and toddy served to them at feasts held by the chieftains and princes of the [...]
On the Wine Trail in Italy (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
From the " I couldn't make this up " department. _______________ launches _______________! ___________is the name of the latest vinous creation from historic ________ wine producer, _____________, based in ________ , Italy. The wine was first launched in ______, is classed as a ______ and made as a fascinating blend of ________, ________ and ______. Owner of the company, _________ ________...
River City Food and Wine (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
If you find yourself on the Southside of Richmond in need of dinner, head over to Wild Ginger . We found ourselves south of the river one Friday and headed over The Vino Market for their wine tasting (Dave, Hunter, and gang are always welcoming). We also browsed in the newly opened Bella Arte Gallery . Both establishments highly recommended Wild Ginger as THE place to dine. So, we tried it. And if...
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Italian wine and olive oil producer Farnese Vini has decided to move up into the highest category of pro cycling and become the co-sponsor of Italian ProTour team Lampre next year. Farnese Vini started its sponsorship of a cycling team in 2009, when it became the co-sponsor of Professional Continental team LPR Brakes, which had Danilo Di Luca and Alessandro Petacchi under contract. The team, however,...
TheWineBlog (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
In Italy, as you might well know, wine has always been a food, not necessarily something that you drink. The gastronomy itself is very regional, much of it as old as the hills, and probably even more of it as stylish or innovative as anything the Italians do. That’s the miracle of the Italian wine and food culture: its propensity to renew itself in delicious, and inspiring, ways. The last time...
Best Italy (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
The best of the best . To be sipped seriously and served on very special occasions such as marriage proposals, or sampled freely and without discretion at wine tastings.
Slashfood (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Filed under: In Sixty Seconds , Food News Quiche Lorraine from Thomas Keller's cookbook. Photo: esposj, Flickr . The craft beer hype has brought stout beer into the mainstream -- but the public's perception of it as purely "stout" is inaccurate. Playwright humorist Paul Rudnick disproves parents everywhere in his new book, "I Shudder," by living 51 years subsisting mainly on candy...
Best Italy (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
La Brancaia Il Blu 2006 is one of the best Super Tuscan wines around and with a growing reputation it won't stay on my QPR doozy list for long. The 2006 vintage is sumptuous. A fantastic year for Merlot in Italy , that supple little ...
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