Luckily for me, I’ve a great excuse to visit wine regions as part of my never-ending wine education! And if I can visit with friends, all the better! Chianti Classico was one such trip. A green and fertile land: Chianti Classico DOCG extends over 7,000 hectares, from Florence southwards to Pisa. Its rolling hills are […]
Orin in Erin
Orin Swift is an iconic name among somms around the globe. I’ve been lucky to taste Orin Swift wines in California, and am happy to share my wine tasting notes, now that these wines are available in Ireland. Orin Swift’s creator, Dave Phinney, regards himself as a brand-maker as much as a wine-maker. The […]