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Blog Posts
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1982 Bordeaux – A Landmark Vintage Revisited
Few vintages in Bordeaux command the reverence—and myth—of 1982. It is a year that reshaped reputations, elevated collectors’ expectations, and forever altered how Bordeaux wines were perceived globally. For many enthusiasts, 1982 is not simply a great vintage; it is a landmark moment when tradition met modernity and the world took notice. At a recent… Read More
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Wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili
Vino Italiano, Waltham, MA I recently had the pleasure of attending another amazing wine dinner at Vino Italiano in Waltham, MA. The evening featured the wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili, curated by the engaging Serena Gusmeri, their Director and Winemaker. Before we dive into the wine tasting itself, let’s explore more about Vecchie Terre… Read More
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Pre-Prohibition Cocktails
at Cappella Restaurant, Needham, MA Before neon signs flickered behind bars, before mixology became a hashtag, the American cocktail was already a cultural force—shaped by immigration, innovation, and a rapidly changing nation. In the mid‑19th and early 20th centuries, the saloon was more than a place to drink. It was a public living room, a… Read More
