Like wine, religion is personal. The concept of church often evokes strong opinions and beliefs vary widely. Yet, one thing that is indisputable is the importance the church has played in the history of wine. Various religious orders grew wine, which was believed to be sacred (and let’s face it, still is), because they had [...]
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The beauty of Bea
Posted in Biodynamic/Natural wines, Italian whites, Umbria, Why not try..., tagged Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Dell'Anima, Garganega, Giampiero Bea, Grechetto, Malvasia, Monastero Vitorchiano Cistercensi, Montefalco, Montefalco Rosso, Montepulciano, oenobium Rusticum, Paolo Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco Secco Pagliaro, sangiovese, Santa Chiara, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Verdicchio on August 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Appreciating little pleasures
Posted in Spirited Occasions, Umbria, tagged blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, La Carraia Umbria Fobiano, merlot, tannin on February 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After abstaining from alcohol for five days, I found myself last night at a restaurant holding the wine list at a family dinner. I selected a bottle of La Carraia Umbria Fobiano, a merlot/cabernet sauvignon blend. I’m not sure if it was a combination of the good company, or because for the first time ever [...]
