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It took longer than usual for the 2020 Bordeaux wines to arrive, largely due to the global pandemic. The wines were worth the wait and this flight showed beautifully to another sold out Musings crowd. Before we look at the flight, here is an overview of French wine, specifically the sub-region of Bordeaux. French Wine… Read More

A sold-out groups of Musings followers gathered to taste an impressive line-up of Chablis, including four of the seven Grand Cru vineyards. The flight showed admirably, including the starter wine, which was ten years old. Before we look at the flight, here is an overview of Chablis. Chablis Chablis is one of the five major… Read More

Tenuta delle Terre Nere is a benchmark producer on Mount Etna, known for its Burgundian approach to volcanic terroir and its elegant, age-worthy wines from ancient vines. Recently, a group of Musings followers gathered to taste a unique set of verticals from this esteemed estate. Before we look at the flight, here is an overview… Read More

A sold-out crew attended another Musings Champagne event, and it was spectacular! Let’s begin with a brief overview of sparkling wines in general. Introduction Sparkling wines are synonymous with celebration, romance and magic.  Wines of luxury, associated with royalty, movies stars and tycoons – used to launch ships and commemorate our fondest memories – sparkling… Read More

How a traditional propagation method offers resilience, complexity, and a path forward for fine wine A Discovery Beneath the Vines While exploring the legacy of Mastroberardino, I stumbled upon a propagation method that reshaped my understanding of vineyard diversity: Sélection Massale. This traditional technique—largely overshadowed by modern clonal selection—offers a compelling alternative for grape growers… Read More

Vino Italiano, Waltham, MA Another lovely wine dinner at Vino Italiano in Waltham, MA. This evening, we enjoyed the incredible wines of Mastroberardino, a centuries-old producer in Campania. curated by the lovely and engaging Aurora Gurrado of Ethica Wines. As is always the case at Vino Italiano, the wines and accompanying food were spectacular. If… Read More