Category Archives: Women in Wine
Women in Wine: Japan’s Ayana Misawa and Koshu Grape
I wanted to write about Japan again today and realized I know very little about their wine culture which is apparently quite long and varied. I knew about their rice wine culture and have even taken classes on that from … Continue reading
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Japan: Thoughts & Prayers
Like everyone else I believe, I am horrified, saddened and shocked at the devastation in Japan. My journalist self has come out in full force and I want to know every detail and what is being done to help people. … Continue reading
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Women in Wine: Cristina Mariani May from Banfi and Marilisa Allegrini from Allegrini Wines
Today is International women’s day. It is the 100th anniversary and a perfect moment to speak about women in wine, one of the key topics for this blog. Here’s some information on the day that I got from the website: … Continue reading
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Italian Indigenous Varieties: Biancolella Bianca From Campania
I have been writing an indigenous Italian grape dictionary for about 18 months at this point. It has been a very long time since I have gotten back to this project but I will be posting one new variety every … Continue reading
Women in Wine: Vee Fitzgerald of WineLIFE & Solidarity for New Zealand
I decided to write this post today and at this hour because I know that there is a gathering to support New Zealand in Central Park this afternoon. I received these details from a very trustworthy font. In summary, Kiwi … Continue reading
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Tre Bicchieri Tasting Today
Today is the Tre Bicchieri tasting. Although people are constantly critical of these types of shows or of awards in general, no one can say they don’t give us wine geeks the chance to try a lot of great wine. … Continue reading
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – A Still Somewhat Hidden Gem
Today is the Italian Wine Masters tasting at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. I will be pouring wines from the Brunello Consortium. Do come visit if you are there but today, I had the pleasure of spending time … Continue reading
Vino 2011 – Italian Wine Week Is Here
Vino 2011 or Italian Wine Week is here and I am truly excited. I’ll be taking part in some of the initiatives but couldn’t get into some great seminars. Everything filled up so quickly. I guess that’s a testament to … Continue reading
Snowed In: Austria Will Have To Wait, Drinking Austrian Wines in The City
Like everyone else, I’m snowed in. I’m supposed to be on my way to Austria for a ski trip with friends but the airports are closed, flights are canceled and more delays are expected. What to do, blog about Austria … Continue reading
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Christmas Delights – Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Vin Santo
Christmas is a joyous and special time for me. Every year I look forward to seeing my family and having a very special meal. We always have roast beef on Christmas and every year I try a different wine as … Continue reading
