It’s Cool to Drink White in Winter

Wendy Crispell
Feature Stories
4 min read
Many wine drinkers switch up to a majority of red consumption in cooler months. Simmering winter pots of stewed or braised beef cry out for an enormous, swirling glass of red wine. Fireside sipping suggestions from many sources include big, bold California Cabernet Sauvignon, hearty Chianti’s and blends so rich

Piedmont Part I: Barolo

Christina Pickard
Features
5 min read
In this series, we take a look at three of the most fascinating and diverse wine districts within Italy’s Piedmont region. We’ll be exploring what this most historic and traditional of wine regions looks like today, and highlighting some of the off-the-beaten-track producers quietly shaping the region’s future. First up

Alberto Voerzio Barolo 2009 “La Serra”

Christina Pickard
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Those classic tar and rose notes come shining through on this mineral, savory and balsamic Barolo. A serious drop with powerful grainy tannins and searing acidity, exposing the paradoxical nature of nebbiolo through an equally delicate palate of violets, tar and drying red currants amidst all that muscle. One to

Cascina Disa Barolo Riserva 2005

Christina Pickard
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Salty minerals, ripe red currants, flowers, and vanilla spice, this is the kind of tannic, old-school style Barolo you’ll want to age as long as possible. Get your hands on a 1996 if you can (try contacting the winery directly), it’s simply stunning. Prices are quite reasonable for the minuscule