The Salami Vineyard and the ham reborn in wine

Elisabetta Tosi
Features
5 min read
Some days ago, on a cold morning, Eddy Marchi, a good friend of mine, rang me and asked, “Would you like to see something unusual?” “Of course,” I replied “What and where?” “Get ready, I’m coming to pick you up,” was all he said. A few minutes later, both of

What We’re Drinking – Napa by N.A.P.A.

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This curiously successful wine is a blend of five different grapes from four different vintages. It was broadly distributed as samples upon release in 2013, so we decided to hang on to a bottle to see how it lasted in the cellar. It did well. Cherries, graphite, and a hint

What We’re Drinking – Rodney Strong Symmetry

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Rich, luscious and deep, this is a big mouthful of joy. Black currant and black cherry waft up from the glass. Deep black fruit and loads of dark chocolate and espresso coat the entire mouth, huge, rich, and round. The mid-palate adds a touch of tart blackberry, adding acid-bright freshness.