Yet the growing region around Placerville, Fair Play and Somerset is uniquely suited for scarcely-seen varietals that casual drinkers may never have tried. Five miles northeast of Somerset, Miraflores ...

Brachetto d’Acqui is a standout choice for those exploring the diverse world of Piedmont’s sparkling wines. Its consumption has significantly declined in the last few decades, and it primarily targets ...

Picture an elegant evening out during the Studio 54 era. The wine on the table: very likely a Gavi. Why doesn’t this dry, ...

Italian wines, both red and white, that stand up to winter. The post Expert-approved: The best and boldest Italian wines for winter appeared first on The Manual.

Diane is a wine consultant, educator, and author of This Calls For A Drink. She is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America's Wine and Beverage Certificate Program and a Certified Sommelier ...

On the bright side, many Barolo and Barbaresco wineries also make reds from two other Piedmont grapes, Barbera and Dolcetto, producing high-quality wines at prices fit for both special occasions and ...

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Situated on the left bank of the Tanaro River, across from Langhe, where Barolo and Barbaresco are produced, the Roero district is home to some of Piedmont ... a better wine three to five ...

As for this lush, full-bodied white wine, it has notes of honey, lime, almonds and lemon flowers. The vintage was entirely fermented with wild yeast from the vineyards, and aged in French oak for ...

There is little doubt that high wine prices will remain a significant factor in declining wine sales in 2025. I wish I could say wineries and retailers will end the madness. Still, rising input ...

James (Jim) Joel Pettit, 58, passed away on December 13 at his home in Piedmont, Calif ... and his passion for investing, collecting wine and following local Bay Area sports teams, in addition ...