by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
This deeply coloured Primitivo (Italy’s Zinfandel) is young and not that complex, but decanting still takes the raw edge off and lets the fruit and taste shine through. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, blackberry, strawberry, prune, spice and a little leather. Nice...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Mar 20, 2018
2011 no longer available but the LCBO has a 2015 available at $53.95. So we up the ante with this one but everyone once in a while we need a little Amarone, especially if you are having a nice steak or prime rib! But this is truly good with almost anything. Full...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Mar 20, 2018
Until quite recently Italy was not considered by many as a golfing destination, but in the last few years Italy’s Golf & More campaign and the announcement that Italy will host the 2022 Ryder Cup has catapulted the European country into the golfing limelight,...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 20, 2017
I have been drinking this Italian red for years. Solid, full bodied, deep ruby red in colour with dominating flavours of cherries and red berry fruit – soft finish. Great with just about any meal so no doubt that it would be just fine with the big bird...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 20, 2017
So this might not be your best choice for a turkey wine. But personally I would drink Amarone with almost anything! Spoiled wino. Sooooooooo good! And we should not assume that everyone has turkey. Lamb or even steak would be a great Christmas meal. A classic...
