Category Archives: Italian

Cavit Riesling

Posted on April 17, 2012 by J, just J.

….speaking of Cavit…(see the post preceding this one)….I needed a wine to accompany the recent mandatory ham and sweet potato Sunday feast, and almost made a strategic error. First, I grabbed a bottle of Jacob’s Creek Moscato for my sons … Continue reading →

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Cavit Pinot Grigio

Posted on April 14, 2012 by J, just J.

       Many years ago, before the dawn of the modern era, when there were still phone booths on corners, and SPAM meant a disgusting meat-like canned substance, my lovely bride and I were at an Italian restaurant, an authentic one … Continue reading →

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Folonari Chianti

Posted on January 24, 2012 by J, just J.

 Chianti wines can boast being the only vinifera mentioned in two hit movies, in nearly identical lines of dialogue. In Silence of the Lambs, Doctor Lecter offers his food pairing advice regarding some, uh, liver, fava beans and “a nice … Continue reading →

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Citra Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo

Posted on May 9, 2011 by J, just J.

 For reasons of convenience and logistics I was forced to shop for wine, recently, in  A Store, as opposed to THE Store where I normally shop for wine and know well the lay of the land. THE Store is much … Continue reading →

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