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• Grape Spotlight: Dalmatian Plavac Mali

  

  "Plavac Mali is used to craft some of the finest Croatian red wines, especially when it comes from the barren, steep southern slopes of Southern and Central... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Fire and Roses at Salento's Cantine Cantele

  

  During our August trip to the Salento Peninsula, our hosts organized a tour and tasting at Cantine Cantele, one of the most well-known wineries in Puglia. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: DOC Vermentino Di Sardegni and the Argiolas Costamolino

  

  Vermentino is a white wine grape grown in various locations, and under various names, around the western Mediterranean -- most notably in northwestern Italy... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Destination Terra Madre - a Komarna and Dalmatian Winery

  

  One of the most eventful excursions during our three-week European vacation was a tour of Terra Madre Winery led by oenologist Marko Šuman and Executive Directo... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Brindisi DOC Tenute Rubino Susumaniello

  

  The Brindisi DOC is a sub-region in Puglia that was created in 1979 and dedicated primarily to the production of Negroamaro wines. Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Trip to the Assisi DOC & Tili Vini Family Organic Winery

  

  Germanic descendants of the Tili family have been farming the hills of Assisi since the 12th century. They came to the area after fighting for the Holy Roman... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Puglia's Padre Peppe Elixir

  

  Was there any doubt that I wasn't going to purchase the Padre Peppe Elixir ($20) when I saw it in the DM grocery store? This walnut liqueur has been produced... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Slavonian Graševina with Krauthaker Winery

  

  In a previous Grape Spotlight, we highlighted Hungarian Somlo Olaszrizling, a synonym of Welschriesling. In reality, Welschriesling should be known as a... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Famille Naud -- Cognac's Gin, Vodka, & Rum Distillery

  

  In 1989 Jean-Michel Naud established the Distillerie de la Tour and the Famille Naud brand based out of a family distillery that had been repurposed from an... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Croatian Međimurje Pušipel (Furmint)

  

  "The first records of Pušipel originate from the first half of the 19th century when it was mentioned in the vineyards in the village Dragoslavec Breg. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• For the Love of Bourgogne Aligoté

  

  Having long played a second fiddle to Chardonnay, Bourgogne’s other white grape, Aligoté, is finally getting its due! As winemakers and growers help realize... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Orvieto Classico Trebbiano Toscano

  

  Umbria is located at the very heart of the Italian Peninsula and is the only Italian region without a coastline or international border. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Teremana Small Batch Tequila

  

  I was searching for a Tequila for our George's Margarita Mix and purchased a bottle of the Teremana Tequila Reposado ($29.99) primarily because it was on sale... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: IGT Puglia Marchese De Borgosole Fiano

  

  It's been fascinating to read the history of Puglia and the Salento peninsula with the constant state of occupation and settlement throughout the last 2.5... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Spirit Infused Coffee from Fire Department Coffee

  

  I'm not a flavored coffee drinker, but I received samples of spirit-infused coffee from Fire Department Coffee -- part of their Spirit Infused Coffee Club. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Salento IGT Torcicoda Primitivo

  "When I came to America in August 1958, I saw vineyards around Chateau Souverain and I was interested to know which grapes were grown there. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Virginia Distillery Company's VHW and Courage & Conviction Through a Life of...

  

  The Virginia Distillery Company has a couple of enticing series of whiskeys with the first branded Courage Conviction which is their American Single Malt... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Salice Salentino Negroamaro

  

  "Puglia's Salento Peninsula is arguably the source of the finest Negroamaro wines, particularly those produced under the Salice Salentino DOC title" -... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Coteaux Champenois Pinot Meunier with Champagne Demière

  

  Still wines in the prestigious sparkling wine region of Champagne? That is what is covered by the Coteaux Champenois appellation that shares the same... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Thirsty for Small-Batch & Local Spirits with the Kozuba & Sons Distillery...

  

  Throughout the American experience, there have been hundreds - perhaps thousands - of individuals immigrating to this country who then opened a brewery,... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK