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5 ‘dramatic’ wines from Sicily’s Mount Etna
To discover wines with dramatic pleasure, look no further than Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily. The region’s vineyards unfurl in a semi-circular crescent running from north to south on the eastern slopes of a very active volcano. Lava from Mount Etna’s last major eruption in 1992 buried...
4 Côtes-du-Rhône red wines to try
For easy drinking pleasure coupled with consistent quality and terrific value, it’s hard to beat France’s Côtes-du-Rhône red wine producing region. Delving into wines from recent vintages offers a fun way to uncork pleasant surprises while also trying the latest offerings from reliable favorite producers. The Côtes-du-Rhône (pronounced coat-dew-rown) vineyards...
Pa. Farm Show wine winners are best of the best
Growing European grape varieties in Pennsylvania has always been a big challenge. Beginning with pioneering efforts in the late 1960s, Pennsylvania wine producers endured years of frustrating trials in the face of frigid subzero winters, late spring frosts and damp summers to ripen varieties such as sauvignon blanc, grüner veltliner...
4 wines perfect with Valentine’s Day chocolates
Does the mystery shrouding the origins of St. Valentine the person — or persons — really matter? Historic documents suggest three possible martyrs who were either killed or buried Feb. 14. Whatever the reality, since the Middle Ages most folks associate the day and feast of St. Valentine with romantic...
5 hearty red wine blends perfect for winter
A unified whole being more than the sum of its parts is an idea dating to the days of ancient Greek philosophers. Ideally each part brings qualities that complement and enhance the qualities of the other parts. The trick comes in skillfully selecting each part and then properly assembling all...
3 wines to enjoy in the relaxed moments of January
With the hectic holiday season behind us, January’s more relaxed pace creates perfect moments to enjoy casual homemade dinners. Try pairing the following traditional New Year dishes with these delicious wines: American Southern tradition calls for enjoying “Hoppin’ John” in the new year. This scrumptious delicious dish features black-eyed peas...
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