Lugana Wines: Liquid Gold from Glacial Soils
Not far from the soaring Alps of northern Italy lies a placid lake in a dream-like setting. At this northerly latitude we expect brisk days and a Continental climate. Instead, we find a pocket of Mediterranean-like climate, where grapevines grow amidst lemon...
Vino “Col Fondo”: Italy’s Ancestral Sparkling
Maybe decade ago, we began hearing a quiet, fizzy buzz about a sparkling wine style born of an ancient production method. You may have heard of it referred to by a few names — pét-nat, méthode ancestrale, Col Fondo, and Sui Lieviti, to list a few. That quiet...
Beyond Bubbles: Prosecco and the Land of Valdobiaddene
Walking the covered porticoes and lively piazzas of Italy at aperitivo hour, you’ll witness the exuberant beauty of Italian Prosecco pulled from chilled ice buckets filling glass after glass at every bar and café. Nothing captures the Italian lifestyle like an...
Arianna Occhipinti- Sicilian Winemaker
Passionate winemaking from Vittoria Sicily – A salute on International Women’s Day Meet Arianna and sip her SP-68 Rosso, made from a co-fermentation of indigenous red grapes grown bio-dynamically on the road bearing this same name – SP 68. Meet Arianna 📌...
Tis the season… for Mustard!
….In the Vineyard that is! Golden waves of billowing mustard among the vines of Dry Creek Valley. Beyond beauty, mustard performs magic for the soil and the vine every spring. Like any cover crop, it protects against erosion, invites water...About Mary Beth
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At Unified Wine & Grape Symposium 2023! Pre-gaming the Keynote Speaker luncheon with Robin McBride of McBride Sisters. This sparkling Rose of Hawke’s Bay is fantastic!![]()
(Attended a super interesting first session this morning on smoke and rose and ladybug and cork and terpene issues in the vineyard/winery. Stay tuned)
Still wondering about your holiday wines? Whether you're the host or asked to bring a bottle—here are my quick and simple tips for selecting a wine sure to drink beautifully with your favorite holiday dishes! Plus, my recommended wines for each dish.![]()
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*An edited version of this article appears in today's 12/22 Healdsburg Tribune. For my original version, go directly to my blog here.
Holiday Wine: Pairing Wine to Holiday Dishes - Crush Course
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What’s a great wine for the holidays? When it comes to holiday wine pairing, follow my tips for selecting a wine sure to drink beautifully with a selection of these traditional holiday dishes.
Local Friends —Running out for your holiday fest wine? Shopping for wine gifts? Gifts for your foodie-wine-loving friends? I offer some ideas for northern Sonoma County / Healdsburg locals. My article/guide in the the most Healdsburg Tribune.![]()
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Local Gift Options for Wine-lovers - Healdsburg Tribune
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If wine is on a holiday shopping list—whether one is the host, the wine-bearing guest or the gift-giver for wine-loving and foodie friends—one may look no further than local wineries, tasting room...