Monthly Archives: October 2008
Trick or Treat, Halloween and Impressive Young Lions
I’m too nervous about the election to write on my blog although it has been a full and fun wine week. I have never seen so many Masters of Wine in the same room as I did at Wednesday’s Young … Continue reading
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Brunello Vote
I am not a huge fan of the whole Brunello controversy story, meaning I am pessimistic that attitudes and habits will truly change in the long run but a fellow blogger Jeremy Parzen on his eclectic and varied blog Dobianchi … Continue reading
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Women in Wine – A Chat With Sardinia’s Valentina Argiolas
The Mediterranean island of Sardinia may be best known for its beaches and sailing opportunities but its wineries are giving the world markets a run for their money. The viticultural tradition on the island can be traced back hundreds of … Continue reading
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The Wine Academy of Spain in New York
I have had the pleasure of taking a two day seminar with Pancho Campo, the first Master of Wine (MW) from Spain over the past two days. I am hoping to pass a certification examination on Spanish wines tomorrow so … Continue reading
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Luca Maroni Comes to New York – Sense of Wine
Today was one of those lucky days when Italy and New York join and I feel that I can have both of my worlds in the same place. Luca Maroni was in New York promoting his tasting method at an … Continue reading
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Amarone & Dad
Although today is Friday and I try to write about women in wine on Fridays, it is also my dad’s birthday so I am going to write about one of his favorite wines – Amarone. Before we began drinking wine … Continue reading
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Women in Wine – Lazio’s Principessa Pallavicini
I wrote this article for the Alta Cucina Society, an Epicurean organization recently and thought I would refer to it on my blog. I interviewed Principessa Maria Camilla Pallavicini and have had the occasion to try many of her wines … Continue reading
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Marchesi Ginori Lisci Family Wines – Noble Lineage
Neri from the Marchesi Ginori Lisci family is going to be in New York next week promoting his wines. Neri is a very down to earth guy despite coming from some of the most famous Tuscan noble families. I used … Continue reading
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Atonement and Kosher Wine
Today, as some people know, is the holiest day of the Jewish Year, Yom Kippur, a day of atonement. I generally do not go to synagogue. I do mark the Jewish holidays in my own way though, by drinking only … Continue reading
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