The Pacific Northwest arguably produced some of the country’s best Rieslings. Living in the region I was fortunate to be surrounded by many small producers who made some of the best examples of this wine. I was spoiled. Now, living in the opposite side of the country, I no longer have the same accessibility to […]
Emilia Nardi is among a growing number of important and respected women in the Italian wine industry, and for good reason. She took over the reigns of her father’s company, Tenute Silvio Nardi, in 1990, producing high quality Brunellos that highlight the specific terroir from where they are grown. When Silvio Nardi started the company […]
A few years ago, while on vacation with friends in Oahu, Hawaii, we threw an impromptu BBQ on Waikiki Beach. Instead of another night of overpriced tourist food we decided to do what we do best – grill. We made a quick trip to the grocery store for a few essentials and took to the […]