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Blog Posts
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Sauvignon Blanc: A Study in Contrast
Notes from NCE Wine Class — June 14, 2026 Sauvignon Blanc has a reputation for being easy to recognize: bright acidity, citrus, green herbs, maybe a little gooseberry or grapefruit. But this tasting made a stronger point: Sauvignon Blanc is not one wine, but many personalities wearing the same name. Across seven bottles, the class… Read More
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Super Tuscans Revisited: Tradition, Rebellion, and the Evolution of Tuscan Wine
Musings on the Vine – June 13, 2026 Tuscany’s vineyards tell a story that stretches back more than two millennia—a story of tradition, adaptation, and ultimately, rebellion. At our recent Musings on the Vine tasting, Super Tuscans Revisited, we explored not only a remarkable lineup of wines, but also the profound evolution of Tuscan winemaking… Read More
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The Wines of Michele Chiarlo
At Vino Italiano with Stefano Chiarlo Stefano Chiarlo, who, along with his brother Alberto, are the principal owners of Michele Chiarlo in Piedmont, was in town at a fabulous evening at Vino Italiano in Waltham, MA. The following is my synopsis of the evening, including an introductory piece about Michele Chiarlo. A Life in Pursuit… Read More
