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Sicilian Wine Adventures – Part 25; A picture is worth a thousand words

On November 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Some are blessed with the ability to write, some with an eye for photography. I’m not sure I belong to any of the groups but I do know I love an inspiring post and a good photo. For me, those sites are what I [...]

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Sicilian Wine Adventures Part 24; a photographic tour through Feudo and San Lorenzo

On November 8, 2011 · 4 Comments

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When I sum it all up – the year of 2011 – I already know Giuseppe Russo will be  a part of my A-Z list. Not only due to his passion and commitment  when it comes to Etna, but just as much [...]

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Sicilian Wine Adventures – Part 21; 7 interpretations of Etna Rosso

On October 26, 2011 · 2 Comments

The volcano man; that’s me. I guess I have no-one but myself to blame. If you’re a fan of Madeira wine, Etna and Santorini, one kind of merits the epithet. Thus, no surprise when I was asked to conduct an Etna tasting!

The Nerello Mascalese based wines of Etna can hardly be placed in the [...]

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Sicilian Wine Adventures – Part 20; Play it again Giuseppe.

On July 19, 2011 · 7 Comments

Wine is bottled poetry said Robert Louis Stevenson. Perhaps a bit too kind of him. Lots of crap out there. However; Etna is bottled poetry. At least if you ask me. The wines are ethereal, floral and sometimes both hard to explain to a newcomer as to an experienced taster. You will hear comparisons with [...]

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