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(May 16, 2024) I always take advantage of a chance to immerse myself in visiting or staying at bucolic areas of beauty: farms. Since I was a child sowing seeds, collecting eggs, harrow tilling, …

(April 25, 2024) Most lovers of Italian wines have yet to realize the difference between Montepulciano, the medieval town in southwest Tuscany, Italy, and Montepulciano, the grape. Many, if not …

(April 18, 2024) Do we all take for granted that wine has a kindred spirit with wood? They are both two carbon-based organisms that sometimes need each other. Do not worry. This article is not …

(Feb. 22, 2024) Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, a sub-appellation in the Touraine region of the Loire Valley in France, is celebrated for its versatility and ability to express a wide range of styles, …

( Feb. 8, 2024 ) The Loire Valley is a vast and picturesque region in central France renowned for its stunning landscapes, historic châteaux and world-class vineyards. The Loire River, one …

(Feb. 1, 2024) Based on the Roman calendar, the “ides” of each month correlated with the middle or new moon. This means it took place every month, not just in March in 44 BC, which, for …

(Jan.  18, 2024) The Karst Plateau is a region that has had many names over the last 600 years, being ruled and occupied by the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, the Austrian- Hungarian …

(Jan. 4, 2024) We all need to eat to sustain ourselves, so why not do so in a manner that pleases or touches as many senses as possible? Who doesn’t like a grilled-cheese sandwich? Do you …

(Dec. 28, 2023) The Brits drink a lot of wine. They import $3.1 billion worth yearly, or $45 worth per resident. We import $7.5 billion in the United States, equating to $22 per resident. In my …

(Nov. 30, 2023) A few weeks ago, upon awaking in Bologna, Italy, my first order of business was to plot the best route to the nearest pastry and coffee bar. The breakfast order rattled around …