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 →

Posted in Dame Wine | Tagged Aged Wine, Barbeito, Blandy's, Bual, Colheita, D'Oliveira, Fine Wine, Fortified Wines, Henriques & Henriques, Historic Series, IVBAM, Justino's, Madeira, Madeira Vintners, Madeira Wine, Malmsey, Malvasia, Portugal, Sercial, Terrantez, Verdelho | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Dame Wine | Tagged Arinzano, Chardonnay, Cino de Pago, Fine Wine, Gran Vino, Spain, Spanish White Wine, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

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 →