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 [The Wine Spies] 2005 Salvestrin Estate Vineyard and Winery Retaggio: In just the last decade, Super Tuscans became the latest rage in Italian wine in the United States, however, their story goes back to the late 1940s when the famed Sassicaia wine was reportedly made by Incisa della Rochetta using Cabernet Sauvignon vines from Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, or so the legend goes. Now California Super Tuscan-inspired blends are presenting as great wines of remarkable quality, providing a unique expression of this Italian heritage blend.

 [Road Trips] Pueblo Magico: Bernal: On the soft gentle evening that my friend Yusfia and I are sitting in Claudio’s restaurant, Piave, located on Avenida Zaragoza in the central district of Bernal, I see no animus walking to or from church. Instead, Bernal, a delightfully charming 16th century Colonial village, whose buildings are painted in the colors of a Mexican sunset - ocher, soft yellow, sienna, rich orange and dusty rose - is alive with the calls of a young boy, a bread filled basket balanced on his head as he walks up the street selling his wares, families sitting at the street side tables at Tia Le Millita, a corner restaurant and young children playing ball in the churchyard across the street.I have come to Bernal because it is one of the Pueblo Magicos, magic towns, designated such because of their historic charm, closeness to a major city (in this case the wonderful Queretaro) and peaceful atmosphere.

 [Cellar Tours] Wine Tasting in the Aeolian Islands- Isole Aeoli: The Isole Aeoli, as they are know in Italian, are comprised of a string of islands located off the northeast coast of Sicily-Alicudi (a mere two square miles big) , Filicudi, Salina (home to some of the flagship wineries and also famed for its capers) , Panarea (a tiny exclusive isle that receives celebrities and VIPs to its hip hotels), the microscopic Basiluzzo islet, Stromboli (immortalized in the Ingrid Bergman film, directed by Roberto Rossellini), Lipari (the most lively and populated island)  and Vulcano (the closest island to the Sicily). The islands are Unesco protected and are one of the most important locations in the world for volcano scientists.

[UKWinesOnline] Italian Wine and Antipasti Tasting in Sussex: The Sussex Wine Company will be holding a tasting of Classic Italian wines followed with great antipasti from Lazzati’s restaurant of Lewes. 7pm - 9pm on Thursday 12 June 2008 at Farncombe House, 16 Market Street, Lewes, BN7 2NB Tel/Fax: 01273 477 205 Email: info@thesussexwinecompany.co.uk(£25 per ticket).

[Cool Preview] Passion on the Vine: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the ...: Passion on the Vine is Esposito’s intimate and evocative memoir of his colorful family life in Italy, his abrupt transition to life in America, and of his travels into the heart of Italy—its wine country—and the lives of those who inhabit it. The result is a remarkably engaging and entertaining wine/travel narrative replete with vivid portraits of seductive places—the world-famous cellars of Piedmont, the sweeping estates of Tuscany, the lush fields of Campania, the chilly hills of Friuli, the windy beaches of Le Marche;

 [Wine Spies: Today's Deal] Castello di Verduno 2001 Barolo Massara DOCG: Attack this wine right after your open it and it hits you in the mouth like Mafia thug, but if you give it some time, it will sweet talk you like only an Italian lover can. At seven years old, this wine is just starting to show its potential, if you have the patience to cellar this wine, put a bottle or two away, of course, I can’t wait to pop-open my next bottle!

 [What Junebug Loves! Wedding and Fashion Blog] New Northern California Wine Country Wedding Venues from Guest ...: The Vineyard Vista overlooks the wetland preserves, other vineyards, distant mountain ranges, and the beautiful Tuscan Road. The Jacuzzi Barrel Room is a chapel-like room that serves as a private event space for up to 150 people and features vaulted ceilings, stunning stained glass windows and three large-scale paintings of St.

[Jasmine's Blog - San Francisco Flower and Garden Show] Event Roundup: Matching food and sake is just like matching food and wine. It’s a fun, imprecise process that largely depends on your own unique taste buds.

[Benjamin Christie Australian Celebrity Chef] Granite Belt Wine Region: Pulling the car into the brand new villas set amongst the granite boulders at 31 The Rocks was a real pleasure as was meeting our hosts, Phil and Beryl Moye. There’s everything you could want for in the way of comfy queen size beds and stylish flat screen televisions plus some extra touches like the hot chocolate and marshmallows for a cosy drink.

 [The Flyaway Weblog] July 4th at Copper: Alpinista Italian Bistro will host the first wine flight and appetizer tasting of the summer Sat., July 5 from 4-6 p.m. The featured winery is Echelon from California, with samples of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Viognier - each wine will be paired with an appetizer.

[Red white Wine] The Italian Wine Guide: The Definitive Guide to Touring, Sourcing ...: This practical handbook offers current information on wineries, tours, and tastings throughout Italy, plus listings for over 1,900 wine stores. For those visiting winery towns, over 60 detailed maps and itineraries are featured, with suggestions on where to enjoy the best wines and dine on the finest local cuisine.

[Cafes & Wineries] The Tex-Mex of Tarantella: He goes off on a property in Umbria and the consultant, Riccardo Cotarella, and how all his wines are overblown and why does he make Sangiovese taste like Zinfandel and why, oh why does he make Merlot? It reminded me of someone who was commenting about Alice Feiring’s book ( or her position ) on a blog somewhere.

 [Distinctive Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana] Guests enjoy wine while browsing art including jewelry by John S ...: Artful jewelry pieces from each of Brana’s seven women’s jewelry collections, all inspired by areas in and around San Francisco, were displayed.

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