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Archive for January, 2012The Frescobaldi history spans 30 generations of winemakers, producing world class Tuscan wines: the Castelgiocondo Brunello Riserva and its Nipozzano Chianti Riserva.Monday, January 2nd, 2012We have a stash of all of these and I am always impressed as to their consistency in flavor and structure. While visiting the Nipozzano estate last summer, we tasted two wines that I've never enjoyed, the Benefizio Chardonnay and Momoreto, a Tuscan blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, yielding an almost Bordeaux like profile. Listen as Leonardo takes us through the tastings. It's hard not to race out the door and pick some up.
Dr. Dave Reaches His “Tipping Point “Wednesday, January 4th, 2012There comes a day in every wine drinkers life, when they hit the “tipping point.” Mine was New Year’s Eve, three years ago, at the Starr Pass Resort, in Tucson, Arizona. {To be fair, the Starr Pass resort has a fine sommelier, and some great wines, but not THAT night.} THAT night the best wine I could find in the entire resort was a Robert Mondavi jug wine. Catching Up With Tuscan Producer Alessandro Landini of ViticcioMonday, January 9th, 2012During our video tour in Tuscany last summer, we were scheduled to meet with Alessandro Landini, owner of Viticcio, and producer of some the region’s finest Chianti and blends. Unfortunately, we were unable to visit but asked Alessandro if he would be kind enough to participate in a written interview with us. Like so many of the current generation vintners, his vineyard management and winemaking techniques reflect the tradition and foundation instilled in him by his father blended with more modern innovative approaches. If you haven’t enjoyed his wines yet, I can vouch first hand for their outstanding quality………….We always have some around. Q: Alessandro, your father was an engineer and yet undertook tremendous personal financial risks to create a winery. What was it in your father that excited him about the prospect of such a new career? Check Out These Cheese and Wine Pairings Including One That Will Have You “Singing the Blues.”Wednesday, January 11th, 2012Luca Currado, the engaging and dynamic owner of Vietti in Castiglione Falletto. Vietti produces some of the world’s finest Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera wines.Friday, January 20th, 2012Luca Currado of Vietti estate www.vietti.com, is unquestionably one of stars of the Barolo region, producing coveted single cru Barolos as well as outstanding Barbarescos, Barberas and even a fabulous everyday Dolcetto. Even in the midst of active harvesting, Luca welcomed us warmly to his estate during our Piedmont video tour last September, guiding us through the winery and wine tastings. While the wines continue their ascent to excellence vintage after vintage, it seems that Luca has truly hit his stride with the 2006 and 2007 vintages, perhaps the best of his lifetime! In this video, we asked Luca to share his thoughts about his Barbaresco Masseria and Barolo Castiglione ( a blend of grapes from four vineyards). As you'll see in the video, these wines are simply delicious as Luca continues to overachieve vintage after vintage. He'll be visiting in both Tucson and Phoenix on January 30th and 31rst respectively as our featured guest in wine pairing dinners. Check our Local Event Calendar for all the details. This is one wine pairing event that shouldn't be missed! Rummaging Through the Cellar Reveals a Few GemsThursday, January 26th, 2012One of the rewards of being patient and allowing wines to age for years is that sometimes you simply forget the wines are still there until………………………….that magic moment. Well, over the last few weeks I scanned the cellar only to rediscover a few wines that had been laid to rest years ago and were just waiting for their time. As you’ll see, these wines are primed for drinking. And oh yes, rounding out this edition is a gorgeous white from Arizona vintner Kief Joshua. Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa Valley, 2002: Luca Currado, Owner of Vietti in Castiglione Falletto Come to TucsonFriday, January 13th, 2012 |
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