Vino e Cucina d'Italia

Le Senate – New Types of Wine in Le Marche

Neil Duarte

Guilio and Pamela Visi, owners of the new Le Marche winery Le Senate, are trying very new things in a region of very old and traditional wineries -- for example, a Bourdeau-style wine. Neil Duarte visited Le Senate recently, and reports on its offerings. Read more.

Domaine Lafond

Domaine Lafond 2012 "Roc-Epine" Tavel ($19.99)

We jokingly call rosé wines in general "pink," but this one really is, the clear, bright color of a fresh pink rose in bloom. A classic Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut and other regional varieties, it offers fresh and appealing scents of strawberries, raspberries and a hint of ripe summer watermelon. Crisp and full, juicy red-berry fruit framed by snappy acidity, a lot of red-wine character in a rosé.

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Taylor Eason

How to stay thin when you drink wine for a living - four nutrition guidelines

Taylor Eason

About five years ago, "after a lifetime of eating and drinking carelessly," Taylor Eason began putting on the pounds. And for the first time ever, she had to watch what she ate. After reading "a ton of books" on the subject, she developed a personal diet that worked for her lifestyle with wine. In this article, she shares what she learned. Read her findings.