Terroir: The Soul of Wine

When I am asked about my preferences in wine, my usual answer is, “Italian wines are my forte and Spanish wines are my heritage. However, Georgian wines are my passion.” Another of my passions, in the world of wines, is “terroir. online pharmacy doxycycline no prescription pharmacy ” I come from the school of thought…

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PIERO SELVAGGIO PRESENTS “THE NEXT 40” WITH A STELLAR BIANCO PREGIATO TASTING MENU AND THE WINES OF BENI DI BATASIOLO

The Anniversary Dinner by Chef Chessa Features First Grade White Truffles, Piemonte Wines and a Custom Designed Sicilian Thalass Plate to Commemorate 41 Years of Italian Culinary History  WHO:             Piero Selvaggio and VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa  WHAT:           In celebration of the 41st Anniversary of Valentino, and in anticipation of The Next 40 Years, Owner Piero Selvaggio presents a spectacular Bianco Pregiato white truffle tasting menu with personally…

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Not Stuffy + Surprisingly Great Wines = Romano’s Macaroni Grill Valencia! Who Knew?

“Finding an organization that has a passion for people,” began assistant manager and unadvertised wine expert Corrine Ramirez.  “People either go out for an experience or to wind down after work.”  Whatever your reason Corrine believes that employees that “do their job from the heart” will easily please the customers. It started like this: SCV…

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Perlis Picks: Vino California

Vino California (www.vino-california.com) is a week-long wine and food celebration of native Italian wine. Sponsored by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West Inc, Blue Lifestyle, and The Tasting Panel magazine, this year the festivities started on May 13th and continued for five days with a series of tastings, seminars, and wine dinners. I had the…

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