Arneis, Cortese, Erbaluce—Piedmont’s Indigenous White Grapes

Arneis, Cortese, Erbaluce—Piedmont’s Indigenous White Grapes

By Bob Lipinski Piedmont is one of 20 grape-growing regions in the northwest of Italy, bordered by France to the west and Switzerland to the north. The Ligurian Apennines and the Alps surround Piedmont to the south, west, and north. The word Piedmont is a contraction...
Hot Weather = Chilled Wine

Hot Weather = Chilled Wine

By Bob Lipinski Summer is upon us in full force. The surf and sun beckon while lazy days lounging poolside or swinging in a hammock entice us away from daily chores. Seeking relief from those hot summer days can indeed be a tedious, tiresome task. Chilled wines not...
Complaints… I’ve Got A Few!

Complaints… I’ve Got A Few!

By Bob Lipinski When I’m out enjoying a meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a few cocktails, I expect to be pampered; after all, I am spending my money… right? The flip side of this expectation is when service falls short, a meal can become memorable...
Broccoli Rabe With Bacon and Beans

Broccoli Rabe With Bacon and Beans

By Bob Lipinski I enjoy making this dish all year round, savoring its abundant flavors, textures, and colors. Each ingredient adds a different dimension of flavor, and together it’s magical. 1 pound broccoli rabe, cleaned and cut into 3-inch pieces ¼ cup extra virgin...
Rosé Wine: Something For Everyone

Rosé Wine: Something For Everyone

By Bob Lipinski Rosé wines are made in every grape-growing region of the world from a multitude of different red grapes. There is no “true” rosé wine color… there are thousands of red grapes, and each yields a slightly or dramatically different color when fermented....

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