Category Archives: ITALY

Cure For The Summertime Blues? Whites!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

I reserve a sort of parallel pity for people professing, ‘ I only drink red wine,’ as I do for those picky pisshaps who propound, ‘I only date Nordic meconologists with silicone hooters and poodles named ‘Pummy Paw-Paws.’ Yoda reminds … Continue reading →

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What Wines Not To Serve For Columbus Day

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

Columbus Day is, of course, the annual goombah gala which has nothing really to do with Christopher Columbus and everything really to do with marching down Fifth Avenue surrounded by bands, floats and contingents while bragging about how goddamned happy … Continue reading →

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Drew Barrymore Wants To Have My Children

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Today, God is good and the world is as sweet as the balm from a callow jasmine flower. Today, I shall count no more my wasted tears nor fret time’s relentless plough.  Today, I am young as the vernal violets … Continue reading →

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Chianti Chronology: Pouri Some Mori Antinori

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

As defined by the Dalmasso Commission in 1932, the seven zones of Chianti have enjoyed more ups-and-downs among the fickle American public than Newt Gingrich—although unlike Newt, the Touchstone of Tuscany actually has something of value to offer. First gaining … Continue reading →

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Hoary Antinori Does it Again. And Again… And…

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

A cardinal difference between the outlook of Italians and Americans is that in Italy, a hundred miles is a long way while in the USA, a hundred years is a long time. I think the Antinori family will confirm this. … Continue reading →

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Valpolicella: We’ll Have Fun, Fun, Fun Till Daddy Takes Our Wine Key Away

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Some wines have names that are fun to say.  Not the Marylyn Merlot kind of agonizingly clever pun fun, nor Goats do Roam word-play fun, but bouncy domain names and springy varietals that roll off your tongue like one too … Continue reading →

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