March Madness – Round 3
March 28, 2011 by Dick Rosano
And, so, we’re down to four teams. After four months of games, a weekend of conference tournaments, and two weekends on the national stage, only four schools are left to compete for the ultimate crown: NCAA basketball champs. We – the fans – are left on the sidelines to watch. Of course, but that’s not [...]
March Madness
March 18, 2011 by Dick Rosano
For every time, there is a season, and this is basketball season. So although wine is perfect for nearly any event, it’s time to talk about beer and the places to find it. Over the next three weeks, this column will focus on drinks to wash down the throats grown hoarse from shouting at the [...]
Greek Wine: Lamb with Agiorgitiko
February 21, 2011 by Dick Rosano
Lamb is a staple of the European diet, especially countries like Italy, Greece, and France where it appears in various ways in many different recipes. In America it is slowly gaining favor, though not to the level of popularity it enjoys in the Old World. Pairing with wine is less of a challenge than some [...]
Sommelier Richard Bill: Calandray Reserve, Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2006
June 10, 2010 by Derek Swanson
This week’s wine pick is from Richard Bill, sommelier at Vareli in New York City. Richard said of the Cotes du Roussillon Villages: “This wine is a result of the partnership of Jean-Luc Thunevin and the Caves Cooperative of Maury. Peppery Grenache, Spicy Syrah and Carignan make up the blend of this affordable, fruity and [...]
Michael Shearin Recommends: 2004 Fattoria Zerbina, Pietramora, Emilia Romagna
April 30, 2010 by Derek Swanson
This week’s pick comes from Michael Shearin, sommelier at Drago Centro in Los Angeles. ”Fattoria Zerbina was purchased in 1966 by Vincent Geminiani in one of Italy’s culinary cradles, Emilia Romagna. However it was not until 1987 when Vincent’s niece, Christina, took over that it finally gained some recognition. She has been called one of [...]
