The great red wines of Northern Italy
Drink Up! Last week’s article featured Italy’s most famous red grape: Sangiovese from Tuscany. The wines of the northern regions of Italy are among the best medium-bodied reds found anywhere in the world. In this article, I’ll discuss the Piedmont (or Piemonte, in...
Sangiovese: The soul of wines from the heart of Italy
Drink Up! Tuscany, located in the central region of Italy, has been referred to as the heart of the country. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many priceless treasures from the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s “David,” the beautiful Duomo Basilica, and...
Great white wines of Northern Spain
Drink Up! Wines from Spain are one of the best values in the wine industry. While the quality continues to improve, the prices remain reasonable. Spain is most known for red wines, such as Tempranillo from La Rioja and Garnacha from Catalonia. However, there are great...
Wines to complement your Easter or Passover menus
Drink Up! Passover and Easter are right around the corner, and many of us are making dinner plans. Unlike Thanksgiving, when turkey reigns supreme, there are a variety of options found on folks’ spring holiday menus. Let’s look at foods that have become Passover and...
