Author Archives: Mike Madaio

About Mike Madaio

One of the co-founders of Pennsylvania Vine Company, Mike is a food & drink writer based in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. His work has appeared in publications such as Epikur Magazine, Main Line Today, Bucks Life Magazine and Main Line Dine, and he has achieved Core Certification from the National Wine School. Mike is obsessed with exploring Italian wines of all kinds, especially old-world-style bottles that feature savory, funky notes, achieve great balance and work well with food.

Maryland Wine Travel Guide

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Planning to visit Maryland wine trails? Read this first. Read more →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Maryland | 1 Comment

Sella & Mosca Tanca Fara 2006

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Sella & Mosca + Chairman’s Selection = Money. Read more →

Posted in Red Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Italy, sardinia | Leave a comment

Nose: Quaffable Fiction

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Mike Madaio

James Conaway’s easy drinking novel. Sniff, Sniff… Read more →

Posted in Books | Tagged books, napa | Leave a comment

Enrico Serafino Roero 2009

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Mike Madaio

A bargain for cellar dwellers. Read more →

Posted in Red Wine | Tagged nebbiolo, piemonte, Roero | Leave a comment

PA Vine Co. Giveaways

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Just follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Read more →

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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro (2007)

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Ruffino celebrates its 60th anniversary with style. Read more →

Posted in Red Wine | Tagged chianti classico, Italy, sangiovese, tuscany | Leave a comment

Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 2011

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Stock up for summer. Read more →

Posted in Red Wine | Tagged campania, piedirosso | 1 Comment

Shelf Talkers

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Mike Madaio

A recap of recent wine book releases. Read more →

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Pear Valley Inspiration 2009

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mike Madaio

A good weekday find. Read more →

Posted in Red Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Grenache, mourvedre, paso robles, syrah | Leave a comment

Guasti Clemente Boschetto Vecchio Barbera d’Asti 2007

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Restarting the Barbera winning streak. Read more →

Posted in Red Wine | Tagged asti, barbera, Italy, Monferrato, piemonte | 1 Comment

Vistorta Vertical

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Counting vintages with Brandolini. Read more →

Posted in Events | Tagged Fruili, Italy, merlot | Leave a comment

El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximenez Sherry NV

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Give in to the sweetness. Read more →

Posted in Dessert Wine | Tagged Jerez, Pedro Ximenez, Sherry, Spain | Leave a comment

A Victory for Oak

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Wine barrel-aged beers are creating quite the buzz. Read more →

Posted in Profiles & Interviews | Tagged beer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay | Leave a comment

Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain 2010

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Branching out with great results. Read more →

Posted in Red Wine | Tagged cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chairman's Selection, Malbec, merlot, Red Mountain, syrah, Washington | Leave a comment