ADVERTISING: Advertorial — November Explorer Club: A journey through three exceptional wines
Laura Olson
As autumn settles in, our November Explorer Club selections promise to brighten these shorter days with three distinctive wines that showcase both Old World tradition and New World innovation. From a lesser-known Italian white grape to a French partnership born in wine school to a celebrated Walla Walla blend, this month's lineup offers something special.
Illuminati Pecorino 2023: Italy's Hidden Treasure — Let's start with a fascinating white wine that shares its name with a famous Italian cheese. Pecorino, the grape, has a story as interesting as its flavors. Native to Italy's Marche and Abruzzo regions, this variety was nearly lost to history until its rediscovery in the 1980s. The name "pecorino" comes from the Italian word for sheep ("pecora"), as these animals would often snack on these early-ripening grapes during their seasonal migrations.
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