Archive for the ‘Word on Wine’ Category
8-27-12 Word On Wine Review Piemonte Red Sampler!
This week Mary and I review three reds from Piemonte all of which are iconic! 1)2009 Dante Rivetti Barbera D’alba. $21. “I like Barbera”, says Mary…I replied, “It likes you too!”. Indeed this is a great light red with some decent punch. Great with dinner, great on its own. 2)2007 Chionetti Dolcetto. $23. What is […]
8-23-12 Word On Wine…Rules to Drink By!
We all expect a wine list at the restaurants we go to, but we rarely think about how it got there and who thought it up! In the September issue of Bon Appetit David Lynch of St. Vincent’s restaurant in San Francisco discusses some of his ideas he used in creating the wine list for […]
8-20-12 Word On Wine Review…More Whites From Piemonte!
This week our cup runneth over with Piemonte goodness! Our first wine was the 2009 Conte Baldeschi Donna Ginerva Verdicchio. This was a nice spirited minerally Summer Quaffer for about $20. If you haven’t tried Verdicchio why not give it a shot. Our second wine was the 2010 Cascina Chico Arneis. This wasn’t a disappointment […]
8-13-12 Word On Wine Review…Spanish Vermouth??
I will be honest with you…Most times Vermouth gives me the willies! However, this amazing Spanish Vermouth made by the Perucchi company is truly amazing. Perucchi has been making Vermouth since the 19th century and the result is a beautiful herb infused wine that can be drunk as a cocktail mixer or even on it’s […]
8-9-12 Word On WIne Uncorked…Again!
This week I present my second chat with Leslie Grigsby of Winterthur Museum about their current exhibition Uncorked; Wine Objects and Tradition. This week we talk about a lead statue of Bacchus, temperance, and where and how to buy wine and beer in colonial America! If you’d like more information on Winterthur or the Uncorked […]
2-8-2012 Word On Wine UNCORKED!
This week it is my pleasure to speak with Leslie Grigsby of the Winterthur Museum in Delaware. Leslie is the curator for the exhibition entitled Uncorked, Wine Objects and Tradition. This is a fascinating exhibition that traces the history of wine drinking in America all the way back to colonial days. This is the first […]
7-26-12 Word On Wine “July Trivia Quiz!”
This week Quiz Master Mary tests my brain with questions regarding wine glasses and soil! What could be more fun than the Word on Wine monthly trivia quiz! Check it out. Also if you have questions of your own or questions to submit for our perusal we would be delighted! Check out the show by […]
7-16-12 Word On Wine One Burgundy and One South African Desert Wine!
This morning Mary and I review two white wine winners. The first was a white Burgundy from St. Veran. We reviewed the 2010 Domaine de la Croix Senaillet $19. This nice example of old world Chardonnay has been around for a while and is just as elegant as it was years ago. If you are […]
7-12-12 Word On Wine Best Summer Cocktail of 2012?
This week Mary and I revel in the discovery of Perucchi Vermouth! First off, this vermouth is from Spain rather than Italy. Second it is more of an aperitif than a blender for martinis. Third it’s only $20 a bottle. Fourth it’s only 15% alcohol. Fifth it’s unbelievably refreshing with some soda or just about […]
7-9-12 Word On Wine Sauvignon Blanc From $12 – $70!
Something for everyone this week who loves their Sauvignon Blanc this Summer! Mary and I reviewed three wines all of which were lovely examples of the noble grape from affordable to lavish! 1)2011 El Aromo Sauvignon Blanc from the Maule Valley in Chile $12. You can’t beat the price or the zippyness of this little […]
