The incredible wines of Northern Spain
By David Setley To those who know me, it likely won’t be a surprise to learn that the wines of the Iberian Peninsula – Spain and Portugal – are among my favorites. In fact, these are arguably some of the best wines in the world! In previous articles, I have addressed...Wines to complement your Easter menu
By David Setley Easter is right around the corner, and many of us are making dinner plans. Unlike Thanksgiving, in which turkey reigns supreme, there are a variety of options found on folks’ Easter menus, making wine pairings a bit more complicated. Let’s look at some...Que Syrah, Shiraz, or Sirah?
By David Setley It is with great fondness that I remember my mother singing the very popular Doris Day song “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” to me as a child. Now that you are most likely humming the tune to yourself, allow me to loosely use a variation of...Sangiovese: The soul of wines from the heart of Italy
By David Setley Tuscany, located in the central region of Italy, has been referred to as the heart of the country. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many priceless treasures from the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s “David,” the beautiful Duomo...
