Oct 4, 2014

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Alto Adige via ...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Alto Adige via Elena Walch

For many reasons (one of them being the incredible value versus quality), my...

Aug 17, 2014

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1/2 Day Vacation: Je t’aime, V...

1/2 Day Vacation: Je t’aime, Vouvray! Loving the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley holds a special place in my heart.  Back in 1999, my sister...

Dec 9, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Napa Valley via...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Napa Valley via Elyse Winery

It’s hard to believe, and I’m somewhat reluctant to admit, I have...

Jul 8, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Lodi with Twist...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Lodi with Twisted Roots Winery

Gaining a reputation as The Lodi Guys with the big red wines, co-owners and...

Jun 15, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Spain ~ Rías Ba...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Spain ~ Rías Baixas Albariño

When I shop for crisp, refreshing white wines that I so enjoy on the patio...

Jun 14, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation ~ Alsace Part I:...

My 1/2 Day Vacation ~ Alsace Part I: Pinot Blanc

I am absolutely falling in love with the wines of Alsace, France.  From...

Apr 11, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Island of Sylt with SYLTBAR via Italy, Portugal and India

Have you ever heard of the island of Sylt? Until a marketing company in Miami...

Mar 8, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Sonoma -Trione Vineyards and Winery

Sonoma County, home to one of California’s largest grape growing...

Mar 3, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation

My 1/2 Day Vacation

I love exploring the wines of the world. As a wine writer, I receive a lot of...

Feb 24, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on Exploring Italy: La Fiorita Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva ’06

Exploring Italy: La Fiorita Brunello...

Exploring Italy: La Fiorita Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva ’06

I love exploring Italian wines and varietals, and I’ve been nothing but...

Feb 9, 2013

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Exploring Italy: Zuani

Exploring Italy: Zuani

My new found love for Italian wines continues to grow, and this time Zuani...

Jan 3, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on Exploring France on a Budget: Domaine du Tariquet

Exploring France on a Budget: Domain...

Exploring France on a Budget: Domaine du Tariquet

I’ve often thought, “if it’s from France, and it’s...