A Free Wine Encyclopedia!Black Marlin? I would prefer just calling it Semillon! This month’s imported white wine comes from the celebrated Hunter River Valley in Northern Australia. Gaining a reputation of late of producing wines of distinction, the Hunter River Valley has a history dating back to :1824 when a young Scot by the name of James Busby… read more »
We knew there was something special about this wine the first time we tasted it. It seemed to want to be our friend. We have watched it for many years and have continually been impressed. There was something very warm and loving about this wine. Now we know why. Marietta Cellars was founded in 1979… read more »
Paul, I recently had a red wine selection from your club that showed little crystals on the bottom of the cork. What are they and are they harmful ? As wine ages in the bottle the saturation level of the natural ingredients changes. Very often in both red and white wines tartaric crystals will form… read more »
A friend and W.O.M.C. member, Maureen Amberg, recently sent me a recipe for Buffalo Wings, knowing how much I adore this food. The season for indoor entertaining is around the corner and I know this will make a hit with your friends. Two stories have crossed my path regarding the creation of Buffalo Wings. One is… read more »
If, from all the pictures, cartoons, TV documentaries and books logged in your memory you were to imagine a medieval castle with jutting towers and classic parapets, you would be seeing Castello di Gabbiano (Castle of Gabbiano). According to archives, this romantic castle dates back to the twelfth century, rich with history and family feuds… read more »