Posts Tagged: pinot noir


17
Nov 10

Italy Part 3 – Trentino-Alto Adige (South Tyrol)

This is one area with two heads. Alto Adige is is the northern most part of Trentino- Alto Adige. In fact, until 1919 it was part of Austria’s Tyrol, which is why it is sometimes referred to as South Tyrol or Sudtriol. The area is still predominately German-speaking, and still very German in their wine […]


29
Oct 10

Italy Part 2 – Lombardy

This is the wine region that takes up most of the norther edge of Italy. It is just east of Piedmonte, and it is one of the largest and most populated ares in Italy, which is great for their economy, but not always so great for wine making. Historically this area was behind the century’s […]


21
Sep 09

Episode 2: The Dinner Party

Sara Kay looks at three wines that she’s selected for a dinner party, explains how they pair with her food, and shows how to open three types of wine bottles. In this episode: Emri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc ($15.99) Dry Creek 2008 Chenin Blanc ($21.99) Van Duzer Vintner’s Cuvee 2007 Pinot Noir ($23.99) Also, check back […]