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My last stop on the recent, and far too short, trip to the Finger Lakes was to Shaw Vineyards. This is the domain of winemaker Steve Shaw, a person who is passionate about their craft and a student of winemaking around the world. Dedicated to the land and sustaining it, he crafts dry, vinifera Continue reading Visit to Shaw Vineyards in the Finger Lakes Please follow and like us:   
 
The Renzo Masi winery is located in the heart of the Rufina region of Chianti, in Tuscany. The Masi family acquired the farm, Fattoria di Basciano, back in 1925. The land is blessed with a 1000 foot, hilltop elevation, classic Tuscan stony soil and a dry, breezy microclimate. This all adds up to perfect winemaking Continue reading Two Tasty Italian Reds from Renzo Masi Please follow and like us:
As you drive south down the west side of Seneca Lake, in the Finger Lakes, you’ll see the sign for Prejean Winery on your right. A this point, if you started at the top of the lake, you’ve gone past 7 or 8 wineries already. How do you know which ones are worth stopping Continue reading Visit to Prejean Winery in the Finger Lakes Please follow and like us:
For years we have been planning to visit the Finger Lakes, and do some wine country touring. It just hasn’t happened for one reason or another. Recently, I found myself in the middle of the region, on Seneca Lake, for other business. As luck would have it, I ended up with a free afternoon, and Continue reading A Quick Visit to the Finger Lakes Wine Region Please follow and like us:
Here we’ll review another rosé, made to be chilled and built for summertime. This comes from Bila-Haut, Michel Chapoutier’s property in the Languedoc region of southern France. As we’ve said many times, we’re not big rose fans, but some of these are undeniably very good. This is one of those. Wine: 2018 Bila-Haut Pays d’Oc Continue reading Another Great Choice in Summertime Rose Please follow and like us:
A recent stop on our continuing journey to explore North Carolina wineries brought us to Siler City, a rural town about 30 minutes west of Raleigh. You turn up a quiet road and wind your way to a brand new building on the right, the home of Fireclay Cellars. Vineyards take up the land in Continue reading Visit To Fireclay Cellars in Siler City, N.C. Please follow and like us:
Riesling is made around the world, and many excellent varieties can be found from California to Italy and beyond. It is a signature grape in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The grape can be fermented dry, or sweet, and just about anything in between. Late harvest, very sweet dessert wines can be Continue reading Two Exceptional Values in German Riesling from Nik Weis Please follow and like us:
It’s late July, and if you’re anywhere close to where we are in the country, it’s really hot. Thoughts turn to beaches, and cold drinks, and warm evenings. This is also the time of year when our thoughts turn to late September, when the weather gets a bit cooler, and the ocean breezes in Newport, Continue reading Preview of the 2019 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Please follow and like us:
Amarone is a wine any fan of big reds should be familiar with. Crafted with dried grapes using the appassimento method, which provide concentration and richness, this wine is primarily made from Corvina, generally with the addition of other grapes such as Rondinella, Corvinone and Molinara. It can range from a racy, pure fruit driven Continue reading Fantastic Amarone from Corte Majoli Please follow and like us:
We’ve reviewed many Clif Family wines over the past few years. This Napa Valley producer has been on a roll lately, with big reds and vibrant whites that will please just about any wine lover. Last year, the 2015 Clif Family Petite Sirah landed the #3 spot on our Top 25 Wines of 2018 list. Continue reading Review of the 2016 Clif Family Petite Sirah Please follow and like us:
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