http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:40:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I don’t know about you, but I gotta love a winemaker who drives what locals refer to as la Banana Rapida. For Antonio Sanguineti, his brilliant yellow Audi wagon that speeds throughout the Tuscan countryside is as much motif as it is automotive in his life full of bold moves, ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/il-maestro-antonio-sanguineti/ Many of us are always ready for a celebration, and even more are also pet owners. So, wouldn’t you know that I would come across a perfect occasion that greeting card companies have yet to fully exploit? Saturday, February 20th is Love Your Pet Day. And while the spirit of ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/a-toast-to-our-pets/ True Love is... The Hinsdale Wine Club! The scrambling has begun.  Each February, the pressure is on for couples everywhere to find that perfect gift that says I love you more than ever and celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with fervor.  Yes, a dozen red tea roses are special.  Most never tire ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/inspired-wine-club-reminder-of-your-love-all-year-long/ "What I need to live has been given to me by the earth. Why I need to live has been given to me by you." ~Author Unknown Valentine's Day is just around the corner, making February one of the most romantic months of the year. A month of sonnets, love ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/worldly-wine-%e2%80%98bottled-poetry%e2%80%99-in-time-for-valentine%e2%80%99s-day/ Whether you haven’t given a thought to World Cup 2010 or have monogrammed underwear for the US team or some other personal favorite, it’s the perfect time to pay tribute to South Africa, host of this year’s games and home to some of the world’s finest wineries. South Africa, ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/883/ Say to the sommelier or wine merchant that you want a Slovenian wine, and you might be surprised by the knowing and appreciative response.  Yes, Eastern European countries that have been making wine since B.C. days are experiencing a comeback.  The good news is that the newfound attention appears to ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/slovenia-rediscovered-wines-spark-a-budding-trend/ It’s resolution time, and no doubt many revolve around eating better, exercising more and maybe even – GASP – drinking less. Leave it to the wine seller to say that’s a horrible resolution, right, but hey, when science is mostly on your side… Since the late ‘80’s, researchers have ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/for-your-health-wine/ "Two warm bodies and one cold bottle of Champagne will produce something more wonderful than would happen without the Champagne."" – Helen Gurley Brown, the Ultimate “Cosmo” Girl Naysayers may exist, but I find it hard to believe that anyone is immune to the celebratory powers of Champagne. It’s what’s for weddings, ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/the-snazz-appeal-of-champagne/ As I was reading the ‘Food and Drink’ section of this week’s Wall Street Journal, someone posed an interesting question to the paper with an even more interesting answer. “What to get for your Wine Merchant for Christmas?” was the reader’s question, but it was the answer that really caught ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/live-an-inspired-life-with-your-wine-merchant/ Feliz Navidad!  Happy Kwanza!  Joyeux Noël!  Happy Hannukah!  Frohe Weihnachten!  Happy New Year! Whatever and wherever your friends, family and colleagues are celebrating holidays this time of year, wine is a natural gift that not only adds joy to the season, but color as well. With wine, you have the opportunity to ... http://www.hinsdalecellars.com/vintelligence/gifting-with-a-winter-wonderland-of-wine/