Monthly Archives: January 2018

The People You Want to be Around

Posted on January 19, 2018 by damewine

Like anything else, the best and worse thing about the wine world is the people. I remember many years ago when I was in a meditation class… trying so hard to let go of the agitation in my mind… and … Continue reading →

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Do We Truly Know Any Wine Grape Variety?

Posted on January 18, 2018 by damewine

There has been a lot of social discussion with regards to the #MeToo movement involving women not only being sexually harassed, but also demeaned in the work place; in some cases, women aren’t given the same opportunities as their male … Continue reading →

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Living in Exciting Times

Posted on January 14, 2018 by damewine

As the world slowly recovers from having been turned upside down by a plummeted economy, there have been some nasty side effects but some exciting developments as well, such as the world demanding more diversity and authentic quality. At one … Continue reading →

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Embracing the World while Being True to Our Beliefs

Posted on January 5, 2018 by damewine

At the end of January last year, I went to the 2017 Sommelier Exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel, on a wine press trip. I spent a couple of days tasting a wide range of wines made from various vineyards across … Continue reading →

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