Category: Wine Stories
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Going back to the Finger Lakes, ‘my’ wine region home…
In just a few months I’ll be heading to the Finger Lakes region of New York for the Wine Blogger’s Conference, and could not be MORE delighted, as I am a huge fan of the Finger Lakes. It is my wine region home. Let me explain… A few years ago, just after I began blogging about…
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Exploring the wines and region of Lodi, California
On Sunday I’ll be heading to Lodi, California, thanks to Snooth and the Wines of Lodi, California, with 5 other bloggers. We’ll be exploring Lodi and her wines, visiting several wineries and restaurants and also participating with Gregory dal Piaz in the Snooth Virtual Tasting of four Lodi wines on Wednesday evening. A few Lodi…
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A Unique Experience, Thanks to Snooth
Blogging has brought many adventures to my life I never expected, and even a few once-in-a-lifetime-type things. This is actually my fourth blog to launch, and each blog has had its moments for inspiration and unique experiences. Some of those experiences, though, are more amazing than the others. Cinderella’s Castle In 2010, I was at…
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Wine Tastings, Singles Scenes & 52 Bordeaux Cru Classé
Last Thursday night I tasted 52 Bordeaux Cru Classé wines from 2010 at a tasting hosted by Spec’s in Houston. I tasted them all back to back to back to back… Well, you get the picture. That was a lot of delicious wine to taste almost all at once! I went into it knowing nothing…
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Christmas Cheer- Mom vs. Kids-style
Here’s a snapshot of what is going on at my house today. This is what the kids are up to: And this is what mom is up to: Cheers!