Travel

Three Days in Sardinia.

A Wine-Free Post about 36 hours on the Island of Sardinia Sardinia is having a moment. Like Portugal and Croatia before it, Sardinia tops plenty of European travelers' "must visit" list. It's hot and happening but still relatively uncrowded. And unlike Barcelona, Lisbon, and other overrun Southern European cities fed up with tourists, Sardinia graciously… Continue reading Three Days in Sardinia.

Buys $25 and under, Buys under $75, Summer Love, Tastings

Uva and Trevi: Two Cape Cod Wine Bars For Summer Sipping

When VinoDuo packs up for our summer on Cape Cod, we load the car with cases of wine from our collection, from Vinho Verde and Italian Rosato for Lisa, to Brunello and Bordeaux for Gary, and well-aged Napa Cabs for us and our Cab-crazy friends. Why schlep all the wine? Because the Cape has a… Continue reading Uva and Trevi: Two Cape Cod Wine Bars For Summer Sipping

Big Splurges $75+, France, Tastings, Travel

Our Grande French Adventure, Part 2

I. The City of BordeauxWhen you hear "Bordeaux," you think of the wine region. We certainly did. And then we spent three nights in the city of Bordeaux...an ancient [3rd century], lively city that benefits from its namesake wine region's popularity but stands on its own if you never sip a drop of wine during… Continue reading Our Grande French Adventure, Part 2