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  • Mature Bordeaux

    Mature Bordeaux

    We recently gathered a group of Musing followers together to taste a wonderful flight of Mature Bordeaux wines. Ranging in vintage from 1970 through 2005, the flight featured some pretty amazing wines. Overall impression – not a bad wine in the group. Some were clearly a little past their peak, but none of the wines… Read More

  • 2020 Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore

    2020 Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore

    Tenuta Argentiera is a real gem. Hailing from the rising-star-region of Tuscany, Bolgheri, the wine is a powerhouse, and, for what it is, a super value. First, a bit about Bolgheri, a relatively new wine making region in Italy’s heralded Tuscany region. The first vines were planted in the 1940’s, cultivating primarily the Bordeaux grapes… Read More

  • Whiskey Lunch

    Whiskey Lunch

    at Nashoba Valley Winery, Bolton, MA My friends know that I have a long history with Nashoba Valley Winery (https://nashobawinery.com/) that predates the present ownership. That said, over the last several decades I have become close friends with, and am an ardent supporter of, Rich Pelletier, the present owner of the winery. Over the better… Read More

The Wines of Barolo

The Wines of Barolo

Barolo is considered the “King” of Italian wines. Come find out why! Read More »
Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella

Italy’s opulent, luxurious wine! Read More »
Rare Wines

Rare Wines

What makes a fine wine rare? Come join us to find out! Read More »
Super Tuscans

Super Tuscans

Discover why Super Tuscans are so delicious! Read More »
Verticals

Verticals

One of the most interesting aspects of wine appreciation is tasting the wines of a … Read More »

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