Italy produces an ocean of pinot grigio. Much of it comes from the Veneto region, a large area that wraps around the city of Venice; if you look at the label, you’ll generally see the geographic designation “delle Venezie.” There’s nothing really wrong with most of these wines: They’re usually inexpensive, fresh and crisp. It’s just that they don’t have much flavor or character.
It can be painful to watch the news or open the mail these days. Too many reminders that the economy is in the dumps, and that your retirement savings are half what they were a few months ago. Nearly everyone is doing some belt-tightening.
It’s been a cozy relationship for centuries: wine and olive oil, olives and grapes.
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can get a little frantic, so it’s a good time to soothe your frazzled soul with a relaxing cup of Swan Sisters tea, a premium Chinese tea company based on the Central Coast.