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The wines of Sardinia are perhaps some of the most undervalued wines in Italy. Made from many of the world’s most popular grape varieties, the wines are often overlooked because the dialectic names of these grapes are unrecognizable. Combine that fact with the already confusing traditional Italian wine label, and consumers will happily walk right… Read More

The concept of Summer Sippers was born out of a desire to expose my followers to the true taste and character of rosé wine. For years I expounded on how the White Zinfandel craze of the 1980’s ruined American’s true understanding of the beauty of a crisp, abundantly-floral, pink glass of wonderfulness. Over time, my… Read More

For many years, I have been touting the rebirth of Chianti, a movement that began in the vineyards of Chianti Classico. Today’s Chianti is a direct benefactor of the results of a very special project. Chianti Classico 2000 was a project that was developed by the Chianti Classico Consorzio starting as early as 1987. The… Read More

As I pen this musing, the 2019 wines of Bordeaux have firmly landed. I have only begun to taste the wines in anticipation of our planned September event – 2019 Bordeaux (https://musingsonthevine.com/events/#), but I thought it useful to offer some thoughts about what I expect to taste. The 2019 vintage in Bordeaux has been called… Read More

Everyone should recognize this perennial favorite – the San Felice Chianti Classico, and if you don’t, you should! The wine is almost always an annual purchase, and it is frequently heavily discounted, which makes it even more irresistible. My tasting note: Cherry, black berry and dried herb in the nose. Classic Chianti profile. Medium-bodied with… Read More

The IGT region of “Isola dei Nuraghi” on the island of Sardinia is home to some truly wonderful wines. The region itself is the broadest of all Sardinian IGT regions, encompassing the entire island. The name “Isola dei Nuraghi” refers to over 7,000 conical stone towers that dot the landscape, which were constructed between 2,000… Read More