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Category Archives: Grape Varietals
Tre Bicchieri 2016
Last week I had the honor and pleasure of attending Tre Bicchieri 2016- presented by Gambero Rosso. This trade event has been celebrating outstanding Italian wines for 30 years. Reds, whites, sparkling, dessert…wines of every style were presented. The Master Class … Continue reading
Posted in #Gambero Rosso, #Italian wines, #Wine, Events, Grape Varietals, Trade Shows, White Wine, Wine Education
Tagged #Abruzzo Pecorino, #Amarone della Valpolicella, #Custoza, #Emilia Romagna, #Franciacorta, #La Crotta di Vegneron's Moscato Passito Prieuré, #Lambrusco, #Tre Bicchieri, #Veneto
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“Winter Blues”
Winter is a season of reflection for me. The cold, windy days keep me indoors more than usual. The past few months have been strangely emotional. Typically, I stay in control, but not so recently. Quadruple bypass open heart surgery…scary … Continue reading
My Special Places in France- “Home” in Jonzac and Ozillac
I am feeling quite French today…enjoying a glass of viognier with my lunch as I begin my many posts from my trip. I can’t wait to share my journey! Jonzac, my exchange student hometown from 1976-77, ingrained such warm, special memories in my heart. The … Continue reading
Bordeaux- An Iconic Wine Region!
As a “newer” member of the enormous, complex world of wine, gaining knowledge through hands-on experiences is a great tool. I will be departing in less than 10 days for the truly beautiful, historic, and delicious Bordeaux wine region. Bordeaux’s … Continue reading
Posted in #Charente-Maritime, #France #Bordeaux, Certification and Training, Grape Varietals, Travel, Wine, Wine Education
Tagged #Bastille Day, #Beauregard, #BeauSéjour-Bécot, #Blaye, #Cabernet Franc, #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Château Lascombes, #Château Pichon-Longueille, #French Wine Scholar, #Grands Crus de Bordeaux, #Margaux, #Merlot, #Palliac, #Pessac-Léognan, #Pineau des Charentes, #Pomerol, #Sauvignon Blanc #Sémillion, #St. Emillion, #St.Estèphe, #thewinecellarinsider
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Northern Illinois Wine Trail
What do Chambourcin, Vignoles, Seyval, Vidal Blanc, Chardonel, and Norton have in common? They are the 6 most planted grape varietals in Illinois! The first 5 are “French Hybrids”. The other grape in the top 6, Norton, originates from native … Continue reading
