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Accepting Challenges
It was unbelievable to realize that not only was the exquisitely grand château I stood in front of actually, at one time, was only a hunting lodge to a more expansive estate in the Brouilly Cru of Beaujolais, in France, … Continue reading
We Need More of This in the World
When it comes to the wine world in New York City, you never know where you will find yourself… it could be in a hole-in-the-wall space on a somewhat unsavory street or you can enter a grand space that evokes … Continue reading
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Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Gaby, Dame Wine, France, Merlot, Red Wine, Right Bank Bordeaux, Rose, Wine, Wine Lover, Wine Tasting, Winetasting
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The Extremes of Wine
Around 11pm on October 8th, 2017, Pierre Birebent was abruptly woken up from a deep sleep by his daughter saying that his phone had been ringing several times… in his half-dazed state, Pierre looked at his phone and saw messages … Continue reading
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Tagged #WBC17, Dame Wine, Napa Valley, Red Wine, USA, White Wine, Wine, Wine Bloggers Conference, Wine Lover, Wine Tasting, Winetasting
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Our Existence Shaping the World
As I sat on top of a limestone escarpment towering up from the ground up to 1617 feet (493 meters) in the sky, I couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy about the thoughts that flooded my head… if my … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Dame Wine, Duboeuf, France, Gamay, Georges Duboeuf, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Lover, Wine Tasting, Winetasting
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You Can’t have a Rainbow without Rain
Once we get to a certain place in our lives we sometimes find ourselves revisiting places we had once thought we would never see again. This was my experience going back to one of the most beautiful coastlines in the … Continue reading
Refusing the Only Two Choices We were Given in Life
Many people migrate from one area to another for various reasons. Perhaps they have a dire situation, or it is a chance for a better life for one’s children, or sometimes someone just wants their voice to be heard… to … Continue reading
Telling Our Vintage Story
The most beautiful women I have known during my 43 years on Earth have all had one thing in common: at any given time, they showed their vintage. Race, background, nationality, social and economic standing, education, sense of style were … Continue reading
When You Forget About the Human Aspect
Jean-Christophe Mau’s voice was filled with shock and sadness, yet determination to find a way to survive. It was during my lunch with him back in May, a lunch that included having him talk through a cell phone, on speaker, … Continue reading
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, Dame Wine, 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, White Wine, William Fèvre, Wine, Wine Lover, Wine Tasting, Winetasting
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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, Dame Wine, damewine, Etna, Favignana, Favignana Island, Firriato, Grillo, Inzolia, Italy, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Marcalese, Nero d’Avola, Perricone, Pianoro Cuddia, Red Wine, Sicily, Syrah, Western Sicily, White Wine, Wine, Wine Lover, Wine Tasting, Winetasting, Zibibbo
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