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2022 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Bianco Colline Teatine (Abruzzo): Yellow apple, ripe citrus, minerals, this is a banger of a bargain in this vintage. $25 A- 2022 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo Rose (Abruzzo): Strawberry to spare. A tasty delight. $23 B+ 2018 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva (Abruzzo): This is young, focused, and […]
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Perhaps you’ve read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, a book many turn to to learn and internalize the teachings of Stoic philosophy. But what do you know of the man who penned that seminal text? Here to help us get to know the philosopher and ruler is Donald Robertson, a cognitive-behavior psychotherapist and the author of Marcus […]
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Burning buildings, daring escapes, or a new career in stunt work may require you to make the leap from the top of a building into a well-placed dumpster. Continue reading
Read moreDiving into the wine world? Think about winemaking. It's an art. From nurturing grapes to bottling, winemakers are the maestros. They grow community and buzz Continue reading
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Have you ever noticed that people often get weirder as they get older? They go a little crazy; they fall apart; they come to seem increasingly “off.” Mental illnesses worsen. Depression deepens. Addictions harden. It isn’t just issues that rise to the clinical level that emerge; what were once mere quirks in someone’s youth intensify […]
Read moreIn the world of wine, few professionals command the respect and admiration that Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli does. With a career spanning several decades, Continue reading
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