Joel | September 30, 2009
Zeni Sorti 2007, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
After seeing photos of grandfather Roberto Zeni and grandson Roberto Zeni - and I say this with great affection - 4 generations in the wine business remain connected both in name and moustache !
What began in the late 1800’s when Roberto Zeni secured a tavern license and poured Teroldego [...]
Category: $ (Under $25), Alto Adige, Uncategorized, Wine |
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Tags: Pinot, Riesling
Joel | September 28, 2009
Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco 2006, Langhe DOC
Vietti Roero Arneis 2007, DOCG
“…use no style as style, use no way as the way…”
— Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a visionary man, an actor, martial artist [...]
Category: $ (Under $25), $$ ($25-$50), Featured Producers, Piedmont, Uncategorized, Wine |
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Tags: Arneis, Nebbiolo
Joel | September 23, 2009
Ferrando Erbaluce di Caluso La Torrazza 2007, DOC
To understand the story of Erbaluce, I suggest you awake early in the morning. Have your coffee in the very moments when Sun light comes and Dawn departs. Observe the impossibility: goddess-lovers Dawn and the Sun could not meet one another because of their assigned comings [...]
Category: $ (Under $25), Piedmont, Wine |
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Tags: Erbaluce
Joel | September 18, 2009
Capanna Rosso di Montalcino 2006, DOC
It has a way of wrapping itself around you, first under your feet, a terrain that can be veined, cracked and rocky. You walk upon planetary impressions of solid terra firma. Next, the landscape of Montalcino invades your eyes: the territory’s softer side of rolling hills, golden fields, [...]
Category: $ (Under $25), $$ ($25-$50), Tuscany, Wine |
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Tags: Sangiovese