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Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most planted wine varietals in the world, and with good reason. When produced correctly, it is naturally a full, grippy, full-bodied wine with excellent aging potential. This mighty grape is also relatively easy to
The Napa Valley Needs Your Help Photo: V. Sattui Winery under blue skies on Friday, October 20, 2017 WHY: The nightly images of the devastation broadcasted around the world have given the impression that damage to wineries and vineyards
Washington, DC (October 16, 2017)— This November, recipients of the 14th Annual Wines of Chile Awards (AWOCA) presented by Wines of Chile will be formally announced at a special event in Washington, DC. The judging of more than 300 wines took place in early September in
You have probably been among friends or acquaintances and the conversation has been about whether you like to cook or bake. And, you probably have responses that are decisively one way or the other. The typical response is baking is
Origin Pizza Piena Some of us call it pita or stuffed pie, but the real name for this delicious Italian dish is pizza piena. While this is typically made around the holidays, and particularly Easter, the coming fall helps to
A place on the top of your list to visit in Philadelphia (Philly) is the Reading Terminal Market. Established in 1892, it is situated at 12th and Arch Streets and is the country’s oldest continuously operated farmers’ market. Despite weathering
Back in 2013, we outsourced some of our writing to a self-described “Wine Writer” on Fiverr. We were curious as to what we would get for $5. This was the result. Our apologies to everyone who attempts to read this
If you have had authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara, you would know it and would never go back to the American style again! Most of us know it drowned in a heavy milk or cream base, with ham or bacon and maybe
Soave Classico: Italian Wine Basics Italy is a country formed by 20 administrative regions, among which a plethora of DOC and DOCG areas can be distinguished, often overlapping one another across regional boundaries. Despite this, three administrative regions produce so
Why the wines of Santorini—what makes them special for a review? Well, it started with a trip to the beautiful island of Santorini in 1999 with my husband. Not only did we experience the breathtaking view of white cathedral-type structures