If you are anything like me, you consider the world of Italian wines to be downright overwhelming. When you are unfamiliar with producers from other countries, how can you ensure you are going to be buying a decent bottle of wine? Is that cheapie at Trader Joes really any good? The U.S. imports more Italian wines, than…
I'm excited to provide the link to an article I wrote for the Spring Edition of Edible Sacramento (http://www.ediblecommunities.com/sacramento/spring-2012/railbridge-cellars.htm). I began providing wine articles for this local foodie magazine last fall. My latest story is on one of the great urban wineries in Sacramento, RailBridge Cellars. Hope you enjoy! xoxoSusan
So many things get better with age…women, for example…and of course, wine and vines. There are fabulous old vines that make exceptional wine in many regions of the world. Historic vines, and the stories behind the wines they make are so interesting to me. Here’s an example of some old-vine Zin in nearby Amador County. Enjoy the read.…
I admit, we had a preconceived notion about the Rotary Club Wine Fundraiser, Festa di Vino last weekend. My friend Susan had scored a couple of tickets, and we were fairly sure it would feel a bit like a church crab feed or maybe even dinner at Mimi’s—Rotary Club, Shriners, Elks, Moose, that sort of…
Susan Brown Uncorked 