by JACK BAKER
Word is, we are seeing the “light at the end of the tunnel.” Perhaps later this year, perhaps next, we will be able to mix with friends and relatives again. And to travel.
Travel is exploration, a way to leave the everyday humdrum behind and embrace new experiences. It’s the same with wine. At times we need to leave the comfortable and convenient behind and strike out for new challenges.
Zenato Superiore, 2017. Photo by Rodney Margison
My wife, Jan, and I have been to Italy many times in the last 25 years, and aren’t done yet. The whole country is like a fine wine. One taste isn’t enough; many are required to find its essence. Here are three wines from Italy’s Veneto region to challenge your palate. They are affordable and enjoyable, and definitely not run of the mill. Each will bring its