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Our Family Adventure in Tuscany: The Grapes

August 9, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 442 Views 3 min read

In this, the third installment of my family adventure in Tuscany, I present to you a backdrop on the wines offered at restaurants. Stay tuned next week for our adventures at our two favorite restaurants (in Tuscany, it’s difficult to

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Our Family Adventure in Tuscany, Part Two: The Food and Wine

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 388 Views 3 min read

In last week’s column, I delved into our family’s immersive journey to Tuscany. My discourse was a broad overview, with my effusive virtual tour as a lens of the magic that is the natural beauty of the Tuscan landscape –

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Our Family Adventure in Tuscany, Part One: My Wine Epiphany

July 26, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 445 Views 3 min read

It was an idyllic setting – Tuscany. A few weeks ago, my family and I finally ventured on our COVID-delayed multi-generational vacation. My wife and I, our married children and their five children, headed to a villa we rented in

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Have I Got a Special Wine Investment for You

July 19, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 461 Views 3 min read

“Hello, this is Mr. Tsitra Macs from The Fine and Rare Wine Investments Consortium. May I speak to Mr. or Mrs. B. Boomer?” “This is Mr. Boomer.” “Good evening, sir. I understand you are presently retired.” “Yes, I am; been

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Your Favorite Wine During the Summer. Can it be a Red?

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 517 Views 3 min read

I run into a personal wine dilemma every summer. As a general rule, I prefer red wine for my outdoor adventures, but wilting summer temperatures preclude me from enjoying my favorites from home or wine shop shelves. Most red wines

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Two Beverages Strain the Meanings of Homegrown, Natural Taste

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 472 Views 3 min read

The food and beverages we consume have gone through revolutionary production processes and distribution channels in the last several decades. Before the globalization of our economy and the dominance of the corporate-industrial complex in the food chain, life seemed simpler.

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Wines Direct to Your Dinner Table in a Flash? If You Choose

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 79 Views 3 min read

More wines, from more wineries, from more regions have been introduced into the market in the last five years – and for the most part, they’re all palatable. Until recently, most of these wines were marketed through three traditional channels:

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The Influence of Wine Critics: The Blind Leading the Blind?

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 283 Views 3 min read

By Nick Antonaccio At a recent tasting event I hosted, the subject arose of wine ratings, wine reviews and wine descriptions. One of the guests was unsure whether to rely on the ratings and comments of so-called wine experts. I’ve

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There’s More to Understanding Champagne Than You May Think

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 357 Views 3 min read

More than any other secular symbol of celebration, sparkling wines are associated with feelings of joy, camaraderie and passion. They may also evoke memories of special moments in our lives. Unfortunately, oftentimes these wines are also the least appreciated on

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The Derivation and Joy of Toasting Each Other

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Nick Antonaccio 147 Views 3 min read

“Cheers!” “Salute!” “Salud!” “Santé!” “Prost!” “L’chaim!” “Nostrovia!” “Sláinte!” Whatever the language, whatever the occasion, raising one’s glass of wine in celebration always seems a most appropriate gesture. The toast is invariably interpreted as “Good Health!” regardless of the occasion. Typically

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