Days 2-4: The rest of the 2011 Tour. Well…Almost. The last couple days have fallen through my tight grasp. They are spun into my history now and somewhat unbelievable to recall. So I finally did arrive to Bardonecchia, Italy on Thursday night after a very weary TGV ride and a thrifty 100 … Continue reading
If last year served as the Tour de France of wine regions for dummies (‘Oh yeah! I’ve heard of Champagne and Bordeaux!’), then this year may be a bit more exciting for the connoisseur (and the pocketbook) as the legendary cycling race speeds past the lesser talked of regions in France. It is a race … Continue reading
Cycling and wine. They seem to pair about as well as peanut butter and jam. But why? Perhaps it is the proximity to the pastoral times of yore, or the accessibility of both to those of all shapes, sizes, ability and age (okay…not all ages). Asking a former Tour de France cyclist, he responded that … Continue reading
It’s funny. By definition, desire invokes a want—a need, almost—for that which is unobtainable. The more difficult to have or understand something, the greater the desire to grasp “it.” For wine geeks, this often comes in the form of knowledge, an eccentric wine or a coveted vintage from a famous producer. The former two seem … Continue reading
As many of you know, I am sucker for interesting rosé. Well, rosé of all kind, really… but the ones that cause a pause—that demonstrate considerable complexity—really steal my heart. One such wine found itself in my glass last night at Napa & Co. in Samford Connecticut—a brief overnight away from New York City. The … Continue reading
The 1995 Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano di Nieve was more than just okay. It was riveting. This might be the best wine I have tasted this year. It was one of those wines that managed to make you a little emotional, stop your breath, drown out the sounds… I was sipping this wine with five … Continue reading
