Author: Marcia

Fresh Pasta

There is nothing better than fresh pasta and nothing easier to make.  Probably best I didn’t know how easy fresh pasta was to make before, but now it is the only pasta my kids will eat.  In fact, the other day my son asked what 

Truffles!!

Truffles:  subterranean mushrooms found in Italy, France, Croatia as well as other locations throughout the world.  They are grown in the root systems of beech, poplar, hazel and oak trees.  Originally, pigs were used to hunt truffles because of their innate ability to sniff out 

2011 Carmenere, Galan Vineyards, Chilian Red Wine

$9.00

Carmenere, Lontue Valley, Galan Vineyards, Chilian Red Wine

Very full bodied.  This wine has a lot of character.  Beautiful deep ruby color with a lot of berry and plum flavors plus medium tannins.  Also has a prominent peppery spiciness and I picked up a hint of truffles as well.  I would serve this wine with rich, spicy foods like a beefy ragu or with wild game but is also good on its own.  Love, love, love this wine!  Exceptional value with 4 out of 5 stars.  Definitely case worthy!

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