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Col d’Orcia – Experience The Top Brunellos of This Iconic Producer

**This article first appeared in Santé Magazine May 2023** Col d’Orcia - Defining Italy’s Most Prestigious Wine Region Col d’Orcia is one of the original estates of Montalcino and now the largest
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Discover Maremma – Wines From Tuscany’s Most Dynamic Appellation

**This article first appeared in Santé Magazine May 2023** Who has not fallen in love with Tuscany? Its history, food, wine, rolling hills and picturesque villages make it a destination for every
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Delas Frères – An Iconic Producer With A Magical New Hermitage

The epicenter of Syrah is undeniably Hermitage in Northern Rhone. The area produces Syrahs unlike any other. Whether I am drinking French Syrahs, California Syrahs, or others from around the world,
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12 Red Wines To Keep You Warm And Cozy

Most of the country experienced unusually cold weather this past week and snow is in the forecast ahead. Red wine is synonymous with cold weather. There is something so warm and cozy about drinking
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6 REASONS TO DRINK ALENTEJO WINES NOW

I am excited to talk about Portuguese wines, specifically the wines from Alentejo. Portugal is high on everyone's list to visit and it is a hot travel destination with incredible cuisine and
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Marques de Casa Concha – Exploring the Microclimates of Chile’s Central Valley

Chile’s Central Valley is the country’s ancestral home for winemaking, with sun-drenched valleys, cooling breezes from the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, and well-drained, infertile soils.
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Kick Off The New Year In Abruzzo With Masciarelli Wines

Founded by Abruzzo native Gianni Masciarelli in 1981, the wines of Masciarelli have become the standard for the Abruzzo region in Italy and an inspiration to all emerging Italian wine regions.
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TOP 20 WINES TO DRINK IN 2023

It was another 'winederful' year and these top twenty wines blew me away. It is no small task to create a list of the best wines that I have tasted throughout the year. Reviewing my notes, I had
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Destination Lugana – Captivating White Wines From Lake Garda

Lugana is a small, treasured wine region in Northern Italy. The region produces beautifully elegant white wines. It is a charming area at the base of Lake Garda with beautiful azure water and the
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