Monthly Archives: September 2009
BRRRUCCCCEEEEEEE!!!
Tonight, I get to see Bruce Springsteen do his thing in his “Hometown”. I am so excited that I can’t think about anything else. Tomorrow I hope to be more coherent and interesting. Today though, I’m just a Jersey Girl … Continue reading
Tasting Spanish Wines At SWE Conference – An Exquisite Experience
Although some two months have passed since I did the Spanish Wine Tasting at the Society of Wine Educators Conference in Sacramento, California in late July, I can still remember everything about those exquisite wines. I can truly say that … Continue reading
Filed under Memorable Events, spain, Travel, wines
Women in Wine Fridays: Producers from Oltrepo Pavese Form Pino Nero Club – Presentation Sept 29 in Milan
The original idea for this blog was to write about Italian women in wine. I have gone far afield but in my heart of hearts that is the focus of this blog. Every Friday, I will showcase a different Italian … Continue reading
Italian Red Sparkling Wines At Altacucina 630-800pm Today
Later this evening, I will be assisting Altacucina Society in hosting a tasting of Italian Red Sparkling Wines. I know, it sounds funny, but there are many red sparklers in Il Bel Paese. Some use the term frizzante while others … Continue reading
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Apples, Calvados and Giverny
I have decided that Monday posts on this blog will be about a variety of different wines and spirits from a whole host of countries. While my main theme is Italy, I do try to be a slightly well rounded … Continue reading
Filed under France, Memorable Events, Spirits, Travel
Fattoria Mazzalupo From Arezzo Shows Its Organic Products To US Market
Later today I will be pouring wines for Fattoria Mazzalupo at Altacucina’s Epicurean Center on East 38th Street in Manhattan from 3 pm to 7 pm. If you are in the neighborhood, come by and try the wines and their … Continue reading
Filed under Italian regions, Italian wineries, italy, wines
Getting Back To Basics & How I Fell In Love With Tango & Argentina
I have been away from my blog for a long time. For me, summer is a very discrete time. I always find it hard to continue with year long practices such as blogging. I know it’s mid-September already but I, … Continue reading
Filed under Argentina, South America, Tango, Travel, wines
