Tag Archives: Riserva

Podere Ciona and Two From 2015

Posted on May 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The last two wines that Lorenzo Gatteschi, a family member, and winemaker at Podere Ciona was pouring at my local wine store, The Fine Wine Source were his two premium wines and both of the same vintage.  The owner of … Continue reading →

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Open That Bottle Night 2022

Posted on March 12, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Not only were we having a dinner party to celebrate my sister’s birthday, the evening was also “Open That Bottle Night” one of those wine drinker and wine writer holidays.  The concept was created by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John … Continue reading →

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Podere Ciona Chianti Classico Riserva

Posted on February 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

All good things do come to an end, and wine tastings seem to go by quicker than other events.  Winemaker Lorenzo Gatteschi was representing his family’s Podere Ciona wines from Gaiole in Tuscany.  While we were talking and tasting wines, … Continue reading →

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Two from Podere Ciona

Posted on February 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Some of my earliest wine memories are of Italian wines, both commercial and home-made.  Of course, that makes sense as I grew up in a mixed ethnic neighborhood, so most meals and beverages from the Mediterranean are like comfort food … Continue reading →

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My Sister’s Birthday

Posted on March 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We had a surprise birthday for my Sister, as she attained a milestone year, but we shall leave it at that, as it would not be gentlemanly of me to give out her age.  This surprise party went perfectly without … Continue reading →

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Almost Back Home Again

Posted on March 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day I went to another planning meeting for my Junior High School open reunion. It is an open reunion because one could attend it, if they only attended the school for even one year, but it has also … Continue reading →

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A Dinner Party in Windsor

Posted on September 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

A friend in Canada is getting ready to sell his home, so he invited some people over for dinner before he moved. One forgets how much bother it seems to be to cross the border, when for years it was … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Mother-in-Law jokes seemed to have been around as long as I can remember.  I know that I am extremely fortunate that I have no qualms about mine, so I can not relate to the sentiments of the jokes that have … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Dinner with Friends

Posted on December 29, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We have a charming couple for dear friends, which are younger than we are, but delightful in their maturity, wisdom and their desire to keep growing in an acquisition of knowledge.  They have a great interest in the arts, in … Continue reading →

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