Category: Wine
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Wanna hear more about my crazy journey to build a wine recommendation engine that is actually accurate?
About 10 years ago I had the idea to build a wine recommendation engine for regular people, not wine aficionados. I was on a trip to Napa with my husband and two other couples and I wondered if there might be an easier way I could find wines I liked. It seemed the scores and…
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My new virtual wine tasting channel….
Anyone up for joining me in some engaging and just plain fun conversations about wine… perhaps while tasting the wine? I’ve got ya covered. You might know of VineSleuth, my startup where we use flavor data to recommend wine and beers through software– like a personal digital sommelier. Well, with all the COVID-19 lock downs,…
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In Dallas? Curious about wine apps and technology? Come chat with me Tuesday!
How is technology helping wine drinkers discover the wines they really want? With so many wine apps out there, it can be hard to choose the right one for you, let alone which wine to drink tonight! I’ll be at the Women for WineSense July event in Dallas this Tuesday evening leading a conversation about what…
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Meet Dave Phinney of Orin Swift Cellars- RODEO Houston Grand Champion Winemaker
Are you in Houston and a little jealous watching your friends’ Facebook pics from last night’s Rodeo Uncorked event? Or were you there and need a little more rodeo wine in your life? Well, you are in luck! Dave Phinney of Orin Swift Cellars will be in Houston at the Heights Kroger store tomorrow, Tuesday,…
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Prieuré de Montézargues Tavel Rosé–The perfect pink wine for Valentine’s Day
Looking for the perfect pink wine for Valentine’s Day? Some may think Valentine’s Day is a little syrupy sweet, but this gorgeous dry rose is anything but that. The Prieuré de Montézargues Tavel Rosé is crisp and structured, maximizing the 8 different grape varieties of Grenaches (red & white), Cinsault, Clairette, Syrah, Mourvédre, Carignan, Bourboulenc in the…
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Happy National Drink Wine Day, friends!
Cheers, friends! I sure hope you enjoy the holiday! I’ll be celebrating in Napa in just a few hours. (Celebrating/ working… whatever. This is what happens when you build a business you love, my friends. :) Feel free to follow along with my adventures on Instagram: Amy_C_Gross. And, of course, if you need any ideas…
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Houston Area Wine Events in August
Here’s what’s going on in wine in August in the Houston area: Jump to an Event Houston Restaurant Weeks 2015 Wine Tastings at French Country Wines A Mid-Summers Wine Dream Cooking Class & Wine Dinner at Central Market Hatch Chiles and Sparkling Wine at Central Market Discover Series: Roses for Summer at Central Market Houston…
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Judging wine for the California State Fair
The California State Fair just began last week and runs through July 26. If you are planning to be near Sacramento over the next two weeks, mark your calendar for a great show and some great wines at the wine booth! As part of my job as a a wine writer and CEO/ Co-Founder of VineSleuth/…
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Wine delivery service? Yes PLEASE! MiniBar is in town!
Don’t want to go out into the traffic but still need to pick up wine, beer or cocktail ingredients for a fabulous luncheon, dinner or party? Forgot to grab a bottle for a hostess gift for that party tonight? MiniBar, which can be accessed online or on your iOS or Android smartphone, delivers in 30- 60…
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Wanna get #WineFit in time for Valentine’s day?
If you read my startup project’s blog, the Wine4.Me blog, or if you follow Wine4.Me on social media (you do, don’t you??), then you know that we have just launched the Get #WineFit for Valentine’s Day campaign. With “New Year, New You” challenges starting to fade, I thought it was time to offer a new, fun and…
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Watch me on TV today & find out what wines to enjoy this Thanksgiving
Good morning, friends! It’s been a whirlwind week! Last weekend I judged wines for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, then flew off to London, England Sunday afternoon for the Wine Vision conference where I learned a lot, heard some interesting and enlightening perspectives, and met some fantastic people in the international business of wine. I returned…
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Behind the scenes as a wine judge
For the next two days I’ll be judging wines with 99 other judges for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for my third year in a row. I can’t wear lipstick or anything with a fragrance. Nothing. And I’ll be in a room that’s about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Wanna what happens behind the scenes? I’ve got the…