Posts Written OnJuly 24, 2006

When Vincent Galluccio took over Gristina Vineyards in 2000, it would have been easy to eliminate the Gristina name completely. But, with an eye towards tradition Jerry Gristina had built upon founding the vineyard in 1984 and reverence for the past, many Galluccio-produced wines still bear the Gristina name and label. For the most part, these are the winery’s everyday wines — some tasty, some not. The most interesting wines in the portfolio are labeled Galluccio, with two further labeled Cru George Allaire — named for Mr. Galluccio’s father in law. Despite fermentation in French oak and 14 months of…

Looking for a fun, creative summer picnic menu? Head over to the Gilded Fork and check out Mark Tafoya’s latest menu, with wine recommendations by yours truly. The flavors in this menu are incredibly fresh and so are the wines I recommend. Check out the menu.