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World Science Festival, Oscar del Vino and Emilia Romagna

It’s hard to believe it is the end of the month already. Summer’s here, the World Science Festival is back in town and troubling news of earthquakes has been coming from Italy all week. For those who don’t know me, … Continue reading

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Italian Regions: Puglia – Brindisi, Maci Family

Brindisi is such a curious word. On the one hand it means let’s have a toast, a “brindisi” to someone or something. On the other, it used to bring to mind ferries going to the Greek islands, a port city … Continue reading

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Last Dance – Raising A Glass To Donna Summer

I just heard the news, Donna Summer died. How odd. First Whitney and now Donna Summer. I’m feeling sad, odd and thinking about things I haven’t thought of in 20+ years. Appropriately, I just had a meal at a TGI … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day Maman

Ah Mother’s day. Yes, a hallmark holiday I know but for me, any holiday at all is a cause for celebration. With my mother, we always agree on what to drink…something, almost anything. She likes mostly white wines, including Prosecco, … Continue reading

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Friday How To Series: Wine Tasting With Friends: How To Organize, What To Bring To The Table

I’m starting a new series on this blog as I move into a new phase of my wine life, entitled “How To…”. This first post is about wine tasting and I would love to hear others opinions on this theme … Continue reading

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May Day- Heading Back To New York For Vinitaly Tour on May 2

After a lovely jaunt to Chicago, albeit the weather which didn’t cooperate, I’m heading back to New York for the second leg of the Vinitaly In The World tour at Three Sixty on May 2, 2-6pm for the trade/press. I’m … Continue reading

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Vinitaly Continues – 2012 US Tour

I have been away from my blog for almost two whole weeks. In the meantime, I have traveled far and wide in the United States with much to tell and write about. Lucky for me I seem to move from … Continue reading

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Happy Passover: Kosher Chianti from Terra di Seta

Today is the first night of Passover and I brought a bottle of Kosher wine to my family gathering. I brought the wine all the way from Italy in fact, it’s the 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva from the Terra di … Continue reading

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Vinitaly Day 2: Part 2 – Lombardy & Lugana, Valle d’Aosta & Prie Blanc, Petite Arvine

Vinitaly this year was blessed with incredible weather. It actually felt almost like Summer or certainly the end of Spring. Usually I try to taste whites in the morning and reds in the afternoon. I know I am not alone … Continue reading

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Vinitaly Day 2, Part 1: Four Day Schedule Welcomed By Producers

I’ve been told my web posts are too long and I am aware of that. I happened to have a lot to say about Italian wines and how they have weaved in and out of my life. This will be … Continue reading

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