Across
- 3. Mortar-bound artistry around outdoor retreats
- 7. Italian gift cured over patient months
- 8. Autumn treat turning up in European markets
- 10. Melted temptation that defies self-restraint
- 12. Towering green with secrets in its resin
- 13. Tuscan companion for roasted meats and stories
- 14. Year remembered, bottle celebrated, tale told
- 15. Hidden gem beneath leaf litter or pastry
- 16. Sharp intervention shaping leafy subjects
- 17. Fragrant note carried by wine or flowers
- 19. Deep red friend for a quiet evening sip
- 20. Footwear that ascends while leaving prints behind
Down
- 1. Ancient sweetness in backyard shade
- 2. Joining plants as if by secret handshake
- 4. Continental escape for curiosity and culture
- 5. Guardian of backyard meats and mystery aromas
- 6. Unlocking secrets in bottles
- 8. Nighttime pour accompanying contemplation
- 9. Skill with stones forming lasting impressions
- 10. Small room where spirited negotiations occur
- 11. Fruit of wisdom pressed to amber liquid
- 16. Neighboring land of sun, wine, and wandering thoughts
- 18. Patterned sun-seeker slowly claiming countertops