Tag Archives: Fine Wine

Death by Madeira

Posted on June 24, 2017 by damewine

Until I took the Diploma from the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) in 2009, I had never heard the word Madeira, let alone experienced its earthly pleasures. I was taking the fortified wine segment of the class, and although … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Accomplishment is to be Yourself Against All Odds

Posted on June 18, 2017 by damewine

To be yourself is not such an easy task… especially considering it takes a while to get to know who the heck we are… and even that can be a lifetime process. Sometimes we rebel against what was presented in … Continue reading →

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Special Wines Uplift Our Lives

Posted on November 21, 2016 by damewine

A few years ago – perhaps it was more than a few – I had one of my most heart warming experiences while working in a fine wine retail store in Manhattan. It would become one of the experiences that … Continue reading →

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