Tag Archives: Napa Valley

A Life of Intention

Posted on June 4, 2018 by damewine

“It is a visit of intention” said Nicole Carter, Director of Winemaking at Hess Family Wine Estates. She was talking about their mother ship winery founded by the living legend Donald Hess that was perched on Mount Veeder in Napa Valley – … Continue reading →

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French Tradition & US Entrepreneurial Spirit Produce Holistic Wines

Posted on April 28, 2018 by damewine

A lie that so many of us tell ourselves is that we are all alone, that our actions have little effect on the rest of the world, and the rest of the world has little effect on us. We take … Continue reading →

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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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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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Be Careful Trusting the American Palate When It Comes to American Wines

Posted on May 22, 2017 by damewine

My earliest memories of drinking wine are filled with gritty pictures of downtown New York City, in the early to mid-1990s; cheap European libations being consumed over long, in-depth conversations revealing the deepest parts of our youthful souls and venting … Continue reading →

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Sharing a Song in Our Heart & Wine in Our Glass

Posted on May 4, 2017 by damewine

On a cold, rainy day, I found myself eating upscale comfort food at The Dutch in the trendy area of Soho, Manhattan, while drinking wines from Napa Valley and Anderson Valley… just a typical day in the world of wine. … Continue reading →

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A Dragonfly Invites Us to Reflect Our Light in Powerful Ways

Posted on April 21, 2017 by damewine

I remember being a small child, spending a lot of time in my backyard staring at all the little insects flying around…wondering to myself what it would be like to lightly bounce about, seemingly giving such wonderment to observers like … Continue reading →

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It’s All Part of the Story

Posted on March 19, 2017 by damewine

I stared down at the gaping holes between the big, jagged, moss-covered rocks, envisioning myself twisting an ankle or worse, as I jumped precariously from broken bedrock to bedrock. Before I had a chance to think that it couldn’t get … 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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Cabernet Franc: The Forgotten Father

Posted on December 21, 2016 by damewine

Recently, I greatly enjoyed participating in #CabFrancDay on Twitter.  This day was founded by Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines and it takes place on the same day each year, December 4th, for reasons that Lori illustrates in one of her … Continue reading →

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