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Wine, Food & Friends with Nicole Marchesi, Director of Winemaking at Far Niente and Dolce

I sat down with Nicole Marchesi, the Director of Winemaking at Far Niente, for a fantastic Wine, Food, and Friends conversation. We dove deep into the perspective, the stories, and the passion required to make great wine. And, of course, we talked a lot about Chardonnay, for which Far Niente is so well-known. Join us at the link in our bio.

A. Chianti, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino

B. Chianti Classico, Barolo, Amarone

C. Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino

D. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo

STICKIES

The affectionate name Australians give to their sweet wines. Ther term is broadly used to cover late-harvest wines as well as Australia’s phenomenal sweet FORTIFIED Muscats, topaques, and fortified tawnies.

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