When Sylvia brought out the blowtorch, I knew we were going to have fun. (more…)
Grape Lengths
Gennaro Savino, owner of Savino Vineyards in Woodbridge, strolls down a grassy path, stopping to pick a grape from a lush green vine. Before sampling the crimson jewel, he remarks that most grapes on this particular vine (more…)
Grape Expectations
Even for oenophiles, it’s easy to get lost perusing the many varietals in a wine store, hailing from all over the globe, boasting tempting descriptions, priced this way and that—some low enough to indicate warning, some so high that you wonder if the bottle could possibly be worth it. At The Wine Thief’s two New […]
Wine and Vine
There are certain vistas that seem to belong in Connecticut, like the snow-covered New Haven Green in the dead of winter, or long stone walls edging property lines in more pastoral neighborhoods. But winding, green grapevines as far as the eye can see? That seems more Golden State than Nutmeg State. Winery life is thriving […]
Bottle Opener
The stacked wooden boxes and tall shelves at Odd Bins Bottle Shop are filled with an international array of wines, from delicate whites to outspoken, robust reds. But which to choose? “Finding a good wine for the best price, that’s the challenge. That’s what I like,” says owner Ajit Patel from behind the counter. It’s […]