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Is Blending Essential in the Production of Excellent Champagne?
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle I always think of this quote when I think of Champagne. And it was certainly on my mind when a few weeks ago, … Continue reading
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Tagged Champagne, Marie-Noëlle Ledru, Piper-Heidsieck, Vins Clairs
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Can Sangiovese Stand Alone?
I guess my first introduction to Sangiovese was like many others’ – mediocre Chianti with sharp acidity and grainy tannins that demanded food. Many of us can say that not only have the wines of Chianti come a long way, … Continue reading
Falling in Love with French Viognier Again & Finding a Malbec with Nobility
Loud laughter, an electric energy and lots of smiles filled our table of seven people for an intimate dinner with Alain Dominique Perrin, the owner of Domaine de Lagrézette, at Le Bernardin. We were there to meet Mr. Perrin with … Continue reading
Focusing on the Science of Wine: Does it take away the Magic?
One of the best things about the wine world is the diversity of people – not only due to different ancestry or origin, but in some cases, the diversity involves producers coming from other disciplines. But what happens when you … Continue reading
Bordeaux Wines: Everyone is Invited to the Party
I have been to Bordeaux a few times but the one time that stands out in my mind was during the Bordeaux Fête le Vin in 2010, which was taking place at the same time as the Masters of Wine … Continue reading
Individuality or Conformity: Which is the Nobler Path?
As I tasted a fruit-forward, easy drinking Saperavi red wine from Georgia in downtown Manhattan last week, I thought to myself, “they could sell this wine to anyone.” The gracious lady who was a representative for the distributor told me … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Chile, Georgia, Organic, Women in Wine Leadership Symposium
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The Underdog of Traditional Sparkling Wine
Recently, I took a trip to London and I wanted to take a couple of days to check out the vineyards in the English countryside. English sparkling wine has become a new, exciting development in the UK, but it is … Continue reading
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Because Something You Do Not Understand is Pointing You in that Direction
“But I did understand that sometimes you have to take risks, do something you are afraid of, and go for it. Because something you do not understand is pointing you in that direction.” – Martha Macinski, Standing Stone Winery The … Continue reading
The Clone Wars
On July 22nd, I participated in a virtual tasting on Twitter that consisted of winemakers walking us through a tasting of their wines from the Finger Lakes, New York. The focus was on their aromatic white Riesling wines. A new … Continue reading
While Sweetness in Wine is Trending, Alsace Decides to Emphasize Dry Wines
A few months ago, I went to a wine trade tasting that featured Olivier Humbrecht, and I haven’t had the chance to write about that incredible experience on my blog. (Those of you who follow my blog regularly know that … Continue reading
