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Monthly Archives: June 2018
In a Little Snapshot in Time
On July 27, 1990, Debbie Baigrie thought she was just going to have a night out with her friends in Tampa, Florida – the first time doing so since the birth of her second child… it ended up with her … Continue reading
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Tagged 1er Cru, Bougros, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis AOC, Champs Royaux, Chardonnay, Didier Séguier, Domaine Gerard Duplessis, Domaine William Fèvre, France, Grand Cru, Grand Cru Chablis, Isabelle et Denis Pommier, Julien Brocard, Les Clos, Montée de Tonnerre, Montmains, Oyster, Oysters, Premier Cru, Premier Cru Chablis, Romain Collet, Rowan Jacobsen, Seamore's, William Fèvre
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Wines from The Dead Land
Sometimes I just stop in the middle of New York City, take a step back and take it all in… I look all around… the buildings, the cars, the people, all types of technology, all types of people, living a … Continue reading
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Tagged Baglio Sorìa, Borgo Guarini, Calamoni di Favignana, Carricante, Catarratto, Cavanera Etnea, Dagala Booromeo, Etna, Favignana, Favignana Island, Firriato, Grillo, Inzolia, Italy, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Marcalese, Nero d’Avola, Perricone, Pianoro Cuddia, Sicily, Syrah, Western Sicily, Zibibbo
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A Life of Intention
“It is a visit of intention” said Nicole Carter, Director of Winemaking at Hess Family Wine Estates. She was talking about their mother ship winery founded by the living legend Donald Hess that was perched on Mount Veeder in Napa Valley – … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Donald Hess, Hess Collection, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, The Hess Collection, Zinfandel
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Our Purpose in the World
The glow from the sun lit the colorful tables covered in cheeses, cured meats and delicious wine as people exuded the “joie de vivre” energy as upbeat French music played in the background. For a second, I thought I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaujolais, Bouchard Père & Fils, Château de Poncié, France, Frédéric Weber, Gamay, Purpose
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