Fuhgeddaboudit. When it comes to the link in between organized crime and wine, dating back to the Prohibition era, American history is rife with dashing gangsters and the grape. No Al Capone, John Gotti, Paul Castellano or even Ernest and-read more-
By now, the effect of “expert” opinion on runaway consumer spending has washed away in the flood waters of billion dollar Ponzi schemes and predatory lending. Now, all of the lip service in the world from talking heads about “recovery”-read more-
No one gets into the wine business to get rich. Well … very few people do, anyway. No, ours is what we lovingly call a “lifestyle business.” People are drawn to the wine business because they truly enjoy the culture-read more-
This lovely Tempranillo spent 9 months in both French and American oak, and it shows. Good amount of spice and sage the bouquet. Surprising weight on the palate lead by a bit of dried dark fruit and toasty oak. After-read more-
I'm impressed. The immediate offering was an inviting bouquet of cloves, cherry and a bit of baked pie crust. After about an hour, the oak and brown sugar layer nicely with a slightly toasty finish, far more subtlety than I-read more-
I'm impressed. The immediate offering was an inviting bouquet of cloves, cherry and a bit of baked pie crust. After about an hour, the oak and brown sugar layer nicely with a slightly toasty finish, far more subtlety than I-read more-
Louis Calli has been involved in the wine industry for over a decade in several capacities. He currently works as a Wine Director for 21st Amendment Wine and Spirits located in Indianapolis Indiana. He has authored several wine lists and-read more-