Posts by Michelle Schaber
Liquid Gold: Our Favorite Artisan Olive Oils from Italy
Available now at University Wines At University Wines, our passion for wine often leads us to equally extraordinary finds in olive oil—especially when it comes from the same estates that produce some of Italy’s most elegant and expressive wines. We’re excited to offer three standout extra virgin olive oils that are as thoughtfully crafted as any fine bottle of Brunello or Chianti. These oils aren’t pantry staples—they’re finishing oils meant to elevate simple dishes into…
Read MoreJuly 2025 Bottle Club Selections
The following wines are a part of our monthly Bottle Club! The following selections are provided to members for the month of July. Please visit the bottle club page if you’d like to find out more and join the club for yourself or chat with us about it the next time you visit us! High Altitude Wines This month the wines are all shaped by high-altitude vineyards. Altitude affects wine in powerful ways: cooler temperatures…
Read MoreJune 2025 Bottle Club Selections
The following wines are a part of our monthly Bottle Club! The following selections are provided to members for the month of June. Please visit the bottle club page if you’d like to find out more and join the club for yourself or chat with us about it the next time you visit us! Exploring the Beauty of Bourgogne This month, we’re heading deep into Bourgogne—a region where history, terroir, and tradition shape every drop…
Read MoreMay 2025 Bottle Club Selections
The following wines are a part of our monthly Bottle Club! The following selections are provided to members for the month of May. Please visit the bottle club page if you’d like to find out more and join the club for yourself or chat with us about it the next time you visit us! Old Vines, Timeless Elegance Explore the depth and complexity that only old vines can impart. Each of these exceptional wines tells…
Read MoreWines & Vines: My Journey Through France & Italy – Part IV
Alsace to Paris: A Spring Journey Through Fairytales and Film On Saturday, April 19, I woke up early in Italy with one goal: head north to France. I packed my bags, returned my rental car, and breezed through Milano Centrale without a hitch (a pleasant change from past experiences!). Then, onto the train—one of my favorite ways to travel. We carved through the Swiss Alps en route to Basel, the scenery unfolding like a movie.…
Read MoreWines & Vines: My Journey Through France & Italy – Part III
Piemonte in April: A Wine Lover’s Springtime Dream On the morning of Saturday, April 12, I began an unforgettable journey from Beaune to the heart of Piemonte. I woke at 6:00 a.m. and caught the 7:03 train to Lyon, watching the sun rise over Bourgogne’s quiet spring vineyards. After transferring trains in Lyon at 9:30, I traveled through the Italian Alps—snow still dusting the peaks—and rolled into Milano by 2:07 p.m. Then came the classic…
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