As a young man, the Marchese Lodovico Antinori (above) helped revolutionize Italian winemaking with his Bordeaux-blend … Biserno wines burnish the potential of Cabernet FrancRead more
Old vine Bobal complements hearty pork paella
The Viticultores de SanJuan bodega is owned by the Valsangiacomo family (above), which represents the fifth … Old vine Bobal complements hearty pork paellaRead more
M Rosé d’Anjou is perfect with seaside lobster roll
Wine is subtle, wine is complex, wine can even be a transcendent experience. But sometimes wine … M Rosé d’Anjou is perfect with seaside lobster rollRead more
Even Japanese cooks love asparagus
In Cook Japanese at Home, author Kimiko Barber demystifies Japanese cuisine for western cooks. But she … Even Japanese cooks love asparagusRead more
Pouilly-Fumé complements asparagus-prosciutto risotto
We sang the praises of Sancerre a few weeks ago, lauding its round fruit combined with … Pouilly-Fumé complements asparagus-prosciutto risottoRead more
A is for Asparagus in new Alain Ducasse cookbook
It’s asparagus season in our neighborhood. The fields of Hadley, Massachusetts are yielding the delicious spears … A is for Asparagus in new Alain Ducasse cookbookRead more
Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast Spain
We’re convinced that there is nothing like taste to evoke memories of place. A sip of … Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast SpainRead more
WhistlePig launches Farmstock Rye (and it’s good)
As a Kentucky-born grandson of a contract whiskey distiller, my allegiance to bourbon as a spirit … WhistlePig launches Farmstock Rye (and it’s good)Read more
Fall River has grip on wacky sandwiches
In its heyday, Fall River, Massachusetts, was a factory town par excellence. And that’s just the … Fall River has grip on wacky sandwichesRead more
As spring blooms, Sancerre launches season for whites
Pat has fond memories of traipsing through the Loire Valley one summer. As much as the … As spring blooms, Sancerre launches season for whitesRead more