A wine blog by Susannah Gold
In 2008 I took an amazing trip to Chile. Part of the trip was to Easter Island. These statues known as the Moai are part and parcel of the island and the heritage of the people who live there. They are now threatened by the changes in the sea on account of wait for it....climate... Continue Reading →
My love affair with Italy, where I currently find myself for the Anteprime Toscane, began when I was 15 on a trip to Switzerland and Venice. Apparently we passed through Milan when I was 3 but I don't of course remember that trip. I do of course remember the trip when I was 15. That... Continue Reading →
It's snowing here at Avvinare.com which means it's December. It's the first Monday of the month which means I am on my way to the International Wine Center's Diploma dinner. I got my diploma back in 2008 but I still love to come to this dinner. It starts the holiday season for me. Every year... Continue Reading →
Can Pinot Grigio be taken seriously is the title of this post and something I have thought about for a long time. I think the answer is a resounding yes. Though often considered an easy-sell wine with little personality this grape, if grown on optimal terroirs at higher elevations, and handled properly, can yield compelling,... Continue Reading →
After the horrific events of this weekend, I am thinking about Virginia and how often I have enjoyed being there. When I was a girl, my parents took me to Jefferson's home and to UVA. I remember how impressed I was with the campus and how much I wanted to seem like a college student... Continue Reading →
Every August, for most of the last ten years I have gone to the Society of Wine Educators conference. Often it has been in California, hence the above picture. This year it is in Portland, Oregon I city I am excited to explore. Every year before and after the conference, trips are scheduled to wine... Continue Reading →
On my way to the women in wine symposium today, I have been looking at all the wonderful women in wine groups and websites. There are so many that it is quite impressive. One great resource that caught my eye is from Luscious Lashes. What an impressive and varied group.
Thinking about wine education again today as I prepare for a lunch with an oenologist. As a firm believer in education, I like to garner as many certificates, masterclasses and experiences as I can. Often when tasting a region I like to try different varieties and see what it has to offer. When tasting one... Continue Reading →
Wine study is the topic of my Monday posts on Avvinare. Last week I wrote about a couple of French wine programs that I have undertaken and today I want to emphasize the new Italian wine certificate program run by Vinitaly International Academy. I was not able to do the progam this year because of... Continue Reading →
