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Happiness is Picking Community Over Competitive Edge
Around a month ago, just before the Paso Robles masterclass kicked off here in New York City, I was able to hear the story of renowned importer Robert Haas, who passed away earlier this year, as told by Robert’s son, … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient Peaks Winery, Booker Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cinsault, Counoise, Dame Wine, Fiano, Giornata, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Merlot, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Paso Robles, Paso Robles AVA, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Picpoul, Red Wine, Roussanne, Syrah, Tablas Creek, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Thacher Winery, USA, Villa Creek, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winetasting
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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
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Tagged Costanza Chirivino, Dame Wine, Grillo, Inzolia, Italian Red Wine, Italian Wine, Italy, Monreale DOC, Nero d’Avola, Red Wine, Sallier de La Tour, Sicily, Syrah, Tasca d’Almerita, White Wine, Wine, 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 Tasting, Winetasting, Zibibbo
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Nothing Worth Having Belongs to Just a Few
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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Tagged Angelo Gaja, Bolgheri, Ca' Marcanda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Camarcanda, Gaja, Italian Red Wine, Italian Wine, Italy, Magari, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Promis, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Syrah, Toscana, Tuscan, Tuscany, Vermentino, Viognier, Vistamare, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winetasting
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Pride Does Not Equal Prejudice
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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Tagged Arabic, Bittuni, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Hebrew, Indigenous Variety, Israel, Marawi, Marsanne, Marselan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Native Variety, Petite Sirah, Pride, Roussane, Syrah, Upper Galilee, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winelover, Winetasting
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Strong Pillars in the Wine World Sustain Communities
It is always interesting to see how we handle unimaginable events in our lives. I lived in downtown Manhattan during 9/11 and if someone would have presented that scenario as a hypothetical situation to me, I would have instantly replied … Continue reading
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Tagged California, California Red Wine, California White Wine, Community, Dry Creek, Dutcher Crossing Winery, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, Sonoma County, Syrah, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winetasting, Zinfandel
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The Truest Sense of Place within Yourself
I think most people have a need to fit in, to belong – we have a desire to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. I’m sure there are exceptions, like people suffering from narcissistic disorders, etc., but I … Continue reading
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Tagged American Wine, Grenache, Marsanne, Mourvedre, North American Wine, Oregon Wine, Red Wine, Rhône varieties, Sangiovese, Sense of Place, Southern Oregon, Southern Oregon Wine, Syrah, Troon Vineyard, USA, Viognier, West Coast Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winetasting
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Seizing the Opportunity to Live a Life with Passion
The chatter on the bus came to a screeching halt as we were enveloped by astonishing views in Catalonia, Spain… we had entered a very special designated-wine Catalan wine area… some of you may be thinking that I am talking … Continue reading
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Tagged #AVCPressTrip, Cariñena, Catalonia, Garnacha, Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Tinta, Grenache, Herència Altés, Lafou Celler, Morenillo, Oxidative White Wine, Passion, Samsó, Skin Contact White Wine, Spain, Spanish Red Wine, Spanish White Wine, Spanish Wine, Syrah, Terra Alta, Terra Alta Wine, Viognier, White Garnacha, Wine, Wine Tasting
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