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Summer is just around the corner, and if you’re like me you’ll be looking for an excuse (any will do) for a get-together with friends and family. Grilling steaks with the neighbors for the 4th of July? Having a clam bake or a fish fry for Labor Day? No matter what summer festivities you have […]
So you want to be a Sommelier? After 250 hours of training at the French Culinary Institute by Master Sommeliers Alan Murray and David Glancy, hundreds more hours fighting eye strain while studying the Sommelier’s wine bible Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia, and swishing 500+ wines across my palate from nearly every wine producing region on the […]
When it comes to wine and food, Italy has an abundance of special places, events and celebrations, and we’ll share some of our favorites with you in our “Local Scene” series. In today’s Wine Journal, Michael takes you to Venice to peruse some of the best seafood that Italy has to offer. “Pesce fresco! Pesce […]
Dall’Uva brings you more Italian Wine Reviews and rolls out its online wine shop, helping you find the best Italian wines direct from the importer. Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on June 12th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Dall’Uva Sommelier Michael Horne reviews the top 3 red, white and bubbly wines from Vini d’Italia 2011, Gambero Rosso’s annual guidebook to Italy’s finest wines Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on June 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Michael reviews the wines of Giancarlo Pacenti and his Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino. Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on June 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Michael reviews the fun, sparkling pink Prosecco wines of Riondo, perfect for summer food and fun. Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on January 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Our Sommelier Michael Horne reviews the elegant Chianti Classico and Gratius wines of Molino di Grace Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on May 15th, 2010 by Michael Horne
Our Sommelier Michael Horne tours the huge Vinitaly trade show highlighting the best wines that Italy has to offer. Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on April 15th, 2010 by Michael Horne
Sommelier Michael Horne teaches you how to do the age-old “Giro d’Ombra”, or wine pub crawl through the streets and alleys of old Venice Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on July 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
One of the things I love about Italy are the diverse, highly localized flavors and tastes one finds while exploring this ancient peninsula. In Italy there is no such thing as “Italian food,” all dishes are highly localized. Remarkably, you will find differences within a province or even between nearby towns. Of course, wines vary […]
Our vino road warrior and Sommelier Michael Horne shares his Italy foodie hints and tricks to find the best osteria, trattoria, and ristorante food in Italy Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on December 3rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
In this second of 3 parts, vino road warrior and Sommelier Michael Horne teaches you how to book and visit Italian wineries on your next trip to Italy. Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on July 20th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Our vino road warrior and Sommelier Michael Horne shares his Italy travel planning and booking recommendations to maximize the magic of your next trip to Italy Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on January 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Michael chats with John Taboada in this review of his Portland-based Navarre restaurant. Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on January 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Michael reviews the Brunello, San Pio and Botrys wines of Montalcino-based Mastrojanni Wine Journal – Italian Wine, Food, Culture and Travel | Dall'Uva was last modified on January 22nd, 2018 by Michael Horne
