Category Archives: Italy

Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui D.O.C.G.

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Kellie Stargaard

If you’re a regular reader, you know that 5 years ago my husband and I sold our house in Tampa and headed up to the NE Georgia Mountains. We didn’t have a new house yet and rented an apartment for … Continue reading →

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Casa Sant’Orsol Barbera D’Asti 2013

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Kellie Stargaard

I guess it’s been awhile since I’ve not only posted something about wine but really posted anything. The Farmer’s Almanac predicted this winter would be colder than the 2014 winter. I know the NE has had a brutal time but … Continue reading →

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Chianti Days are Upon Us

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Ok, so Chianti Days isn’t really a thing but I always seem to enjoy Chianti when the temps are cooler. Maybe it’s because it lends itself so beautifully to the hearty dishes of fall and winter, maybe it’s because my wine … Continue reading →

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2011 Cesari “Mara” Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Back to school. This time always signified the winding down of summer. Growing up in Southwest Florida, just minutes from a multitude of beaches, my friends and I spent as much time as possible soaking up rays Ft. Myers Beach. … Continue reading →

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2008 Brunello di Montalcino Col d’Orcia

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

It’s winter, it’s spring, it’s winter, it’s spring, anyone else feel like they’re on a giant weather yo-yo over the past few weeks. I know I shouldn’t complain as much of the country is still waiting for the snow to … Continue reading →

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2012 Contadino Pinot Grigio Vivaci

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Here we are again, riding out a major winter storm in Georgia. Hard to believe it was just two weeks ago my husband wasn’t able to make it home. This time he heeded all warnings and has been home during … Continue reading →

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Ferrari Rosé NV with Neapolitan Pizza and Veal Cutlet Recipes

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Love is in the air everywhere I look around Love is in the air every sight and every sound John Paul Jones’1977 Disco hit Love is in the Air is stuck in my head. Not only for the Neapolitan Pizza … Continue reading →

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Planeta Red Wine Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G., Sicily, Italy 2011

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

 We finally began work on the wine room this past weekend. Prior to moving to Georgia we decided our new home would have a space designated as a “wine room”. Two and a half years later, the plan is finally … Continue reading →

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Fonterutoli Chianti Classico and Lunetta Prosecco

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

I spent time on New Year’s Eve reflecting back over what I had done in 2013. At first I thought, hmpf, I didn’t really do much. But then I remembered I traveled to Seattle, WA, toured the Lake Chelan, WA … Continue reading →

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Incanto Rosé Frizzante

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

The slant of the sun shining through my windows hangs a little lower now, creating shadows of dancing leaves the walls. The days are growing shorter and when night descends, darkness envelopes my surrounding woods giving the outdoors a spooky … Continue reading →

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