Parties with “Large Format Bottles”
By Bob Lipinski “Large format” is a loosely used term for bottle sizes larger than the standard 750-ml. (25.4 ounces). These bottles range in size from the smallest, a magnum or 1.5-liter (50.8-oz.) up to the largest, a Nebuchadnezzar (507-oz.; 15 liters or 20...
Marsala … It’s Not Just For Cooking
By Bob Lipinski Marsala is both the name of a city in northwest Sicily and the name of a fortified wine (around 18% alcohol) first made in 1773 by the English Port merchant, John Woodhouse. Marsala is made from a blend of local grapes and is fortified with alcohol...
Penne all’Arrabbiata
By Bob Lipinski This is a specialty of Latium, Italy 1 pound penne, cooked al dente ¼ cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup dry white wine (not Chardonnay) 1 (28-ounce) can imported (Italy) plum tomatoes, drained and chopped coarse 2 teaspoons crushed hot...
The Alentejo Wine Region of Portugal
By Bob Lipinski Alentejo is a grape-growing region south of the River Tagus and southeast of Lisbon in southern Portugal. This extensive region is not only famous for its wines but also plantations of cork oak trees. The most productive cork tree in the world is the...ABOUT BOB
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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