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Travelblog (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
A hangover I'm at the cyber cafe and the poor guy is back at the hotel with an awful headache. Yesterday was his birthday. We got an Ayurvedic couples massage then I had our hotel set up a candle light dinner in the garden and serve us Punjabi food wine and birthday cake. Two glasses of Chianti and he's on his deathbed. I find it strange that he can drink 3 pegs of whisky and be fine...
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Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 05/04/2008
• A Tuscany, Italy, tour June 14-21 pairs motorcycling rides with gourmet cuisine. Daily jaunts through the hills of Chianti are sandwiched between wine tastings and hands-on culinary sessions. Motorcycling Around Tuscany, Italy, is $5,300 per person, including lodging near San Gimignano, most meals, activities, airport transfers and use of one motorcycle for each twosome, with an extra...
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Examiner (Free subscription) | 04/26/2008
Occasionally, I dedicate this column to one producer. To do it, I need to be continually blown away by a whole portfolio. Some producers are often reliable, but when it comes to making every wine stellar all of the time, only a handful come to mind. Italy's Fattoria Fontodi in Chianti Classico is one.
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Quaffability (Free subscription) | 04/25/2008
This is one of those wines that is always at TJ's. I didn't realize until Mrs. Q came home with a bottle the other day that it had been a few vintages since we had tried it, and that I had never written it up for the blog. I do have an [...]
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The Wine Cask Blog (Free subscription) | 04/22/2008
This previously reviewed wine is always excellent. It is changing over time and for the better; Intense black cherry color with great aromas of fresh wild cherries with hints of wildness and spice and with some air a lovely caraway (rye bread) emerges. This is different than the last time I reviewed this wine. Palate is delicious, fully integrated, drinking great with a hint of chocolate...
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 04/16/2008
Serves: 8 / Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce 1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup Chianti or other dry red wine 1 bag (6 ounces) baby spinach or baby arugula
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http://wanderingitaly.com/blog/rss/ (Free subscription) | 04/08/2008
April is the cruelest month, at least if you’re concerned about the space left on your compact flash card. We’ve just returned from a short visit to the Colli Fiorentini, the hills of Florence Chianti wine region to the west of Chianti Classico, staying at the incredible Le Torre vacation apartments…
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domaine547 (Free subscription) | 04/07/2008
2004 Castellare Chianti Classico: file this under "whoops" We've had the 2004 Castellare Chianti Classico on our minds ever since tasting it at the Winebow trade tasting of their Italian portfolio. We were impressed by the wine, as was our tasting partner for the day. You can read our write-up here , and our tasting partner's here . Finally, last week, we got it in stock...
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Examiner (Free subscription) | 04/05/2008
Ever since spending a week in Chianti Classico region 10 years ago, I've been a champion of this vinicultural underdog. While the Super Tuscans and Brunello di Montalcinos surged in the 1970s and 1980s, much of Chianti Classico watched and did not do anything to improve the reputation of this important historical area. Others, such as Felsina, Castello di Fonterutoli and Castello di Rampolla,...
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Hindu (Free subscription) | 04/05/2008
During a lunch with Alessia Antinori a couple of months ago, the conversation turned, perhaps inevitably, to the revival of Italian wines, particularly Chiantis. Less than three decades ago, Chiantis were synonymous with cheap straw-wrapped ...
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The Spirit World (Free subscription) | 04/04/2008
Anyone who’s read our Blanc de Noir blog for long knows we’re both huge fans of Italian wines. There’s just something about the diversity, quality, and sheer fun factor of Italian wines – whether it’s a casual summer patio sipper or a robust vintage to accompany a big, festive dinner or one of the meditative [...]
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Luxist (Free subscription) | 04/03/2008
Filed under: Dining , Journeys , Wine In beautiful Tuscany sits Villa Mangiacane , a hotel that in addition to beautiful scenery and luxury sleep accommodations offers its own wine, olive oil, and now cooking classes . As part of the "Flavours of Chianti" package you're treated the first night to a 4 course candlelit dinner prepared by Mangiacane's acclaimed Chef Massimo Bocus,...
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The Wine Cask Blog (Free subscription) | 03/29/2008
Gentle aromas of Sangiovese and alcohol; Tart in the mouth--too tart with bready notes, some tannic heft. Either the wine is closed or just thin; After breathing, it is still tart and thinly textured with Sangiovese throughout. Still, a good food wine! Raise a glass with some food--duh. --A Review from The Wine Cask Blog. Creative Commons: Attribution - ShareAlike 2.5 applies
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PoppingCorks.com (Free subscription) | 03/29/2008
For as great a wine town as it is, fantastic public tasting opportunities don't come around all that often in New York City. Sure, if you know people, and especially if you're in the business, there's always some place to go to taste a few great wines. But there are rarely large public tasting events like those frequently held in San Francisco, where consumers can spend a little bit...
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PoppingCorks.com (Free subscription) | 03/24/2008
Mydrink posted a review: I must have signed up on the wrong sight. I am looking for a review of this wine, and the cost. If this is not the proper sight, can you please recommend one? Rating: 2.83 / 5.00
