Italian Wine and Cheese Tasting

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There is a saying that wine, cheese, and bread are the holy trinity and we would not disagree. There really isn’t anything better than a wine and cheese pairing, especially an Italian wine and cheese pairing. Italy produces over 400 types of cheese and as many, or more, types of wines. Join us as we...

2012 Barreri & Rovati Barolo Riserva Wine Review

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So, the other day I reviewed a bargain priced Barolo from Trader Joe's. Well, I went back and found that they had one that was a little bit more expensive, but had more age. Let's take a look at the 2012 Barreri & Rovati Barolo Riserva to see how it compares.►Vintage: 2012►Varietal: Nebbiolo ►Regio...

Life is a Cabernet - Crush On This Episode 60

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Life is a Cabernet, be it Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon may be more widely recognized than Cabernet Franc but we love both of these grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon produces dark colored and highly tannic wines, full in body and rich in dark berries while Cabernet Franc is lower...