Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Sustainability: Meeting the Needs of the People

Posted on March 13, 2018 by damewine

Faint memories of small police tanks, officers in riot gear and helicopters in the sky circling my neighborhood constantly just seem like a gritty dream that was inspired by an urban apocalyptic movie… but it was real. My first few … Continue reading →

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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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Nothing Worth Having Belongs to Just a Few

Posted on December 27, 2017 by damewine

The quest for happiness affects us all throughout our life. It comes and goes like an old friend from our childhood, who gives us a not so gentle reminder that we cannot find peace within our existence by just accumulating … Continue reading →

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Pride Does Not Equal Prejudice

Posted on November 28, 2017 by damewine

There are some vineyard visits that stand out in my mind. I can close my eyes and still feel the cool winter breeze on my face as I was standing in a newly planted plot that would eventually become biodynamic … Continue reading →

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Only as Good as One’s Community

Posted on October 29, 2017 by damewine

I always get frustrated when I hear stereotypes about New York City, my home. So many times, articles that go viral on the web or stories highlighted in blockbuster movies focus on the wealthy people living luxurious lives ruthlessly stabbing … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Value by Realizing We are Never Alone

Posted on August 16, 2017 by damewine

I remember sitting in one of my first few yoga classes, a young lady of 22 years old, and getting ready for a spiritual (or inspirational for those who are not feeling the word spiritual or its kind) talk, and … Continue reading →

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To Live a Life Worth Living

Posted on June 16, 2017 by damewine

After spending the day seeing ancient artifacts, cutting edge winery techniques, and tasting the top wines from one of the most prominent and famous wineries in Spain (let alone the world), it seemed that sitting there during our typical Spanish … Continue reading →

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Individuals Give a Large Wine Company Passion

Posted on February 18, 2017 by damewine

Last October, over a wine lunch in New York City, I heard a viticulturalist talk about a piece of land – a vineyard – with such an intense feeling of excitement, intrigue, and just pure unbridled passion that it was … Continue reading →

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Oakville Wrote Their Future By Defining Themselves

Posted on January 6, 2017 by damewine

I found it incredibly fascinating to learn more about the AVA system (American Viticultural Area) at the Oakville Master Class in New York City on November 16th. It was not only a lesson on the why, how and what in … Continue reading →

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Wild Ferments: Believing That A Wine Can Be So Much More

Posted on June 11, 2016 by damewine

It is not always necessary to meet the winemaker and/or owner of a winery to get a sense of what they are trying to do with their wines. But it does allow the opportunity to learn something about that person … Continue reading →

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