Jessica Norris Granatiero
To Savor: Expand your wine horizon
I just returned home from a trip to Piedmont, Italy, a northern region that borders France and Switzerland.
Piedmont is also renowned for its red...
To Savor: Sipping resolutions for the new year
Resolutions. New habits. Changes. These words reflect what often happens with many of us in January. Out with the old and in with the...
To Savor: Wines that serve make good ‘winter warmer’ gifts
This time of year is often when we gravitate to special wines and what I refer to as “winter warmers.” These are hearty, full-bodied...
To Savor: Some wines from afar
I recently returned from a 10-day trip to Turkey. I visited the European and Asian sides of Turkey, reveling in the delectable local cuisine...
To Savor: Light wines for long days
This time of year, when the days are longer and hotter, we use the grill often to cook meats and lighter seafood dishes, including...
To Savor: Bubbles for summer sipping
This time of year is always a great one to enjoy sparkling wines. These bubbly wines are great for backyard gatherings and summer cuisine...
To Savor: Lugana is a gem of a place and a...
Lugana, Italy, is a picturesque area in northern Italy that stretches across both the regions of Lombardy and the Veneto. The Lugana area is...
To Savor: 4 little-known wine gems
We often gravitate toward the familiar in almost anything we do, whether it is going to our favorite restaurants or vacation spots. The same...
To Savor: Piedmont and its special vineyards
My work in the wine industry during the last 17 years has given me the ability to travel to Italy. Long, winding roads flanked...
Sipping without guilt
Each year many of us put forth our resolutions for a new year. They often include “eat better, exercise more, drink less,” helping us...










