Category Archives: Education

Geeky Grape Girl (G3) – Part 2 Answers

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

It’s Friday, so it must be answer day to the geeky grapes question! I’m happy to report that at least one person attempted to answer the questions, which I received via email! And the individual even gave me the reference … Continue reading →

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Geeky Grape Girl (G3) – Part 2

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

Ok, so maybe last week’s grape quiz was more difficult than I had thought. I will put grapes in this week that (I think) are more recognizable (along with perhaps some of the more geeky ones? Yes, you CAN use … Continue reading →

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Geeky Grape Girl (G3) – Part 1 Answers

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

OK, so perhaps this was too difficult, or maybe folks felt that it had to be done completely without assistance. Not true. In fact, I would expect one to ask a friend, neighbour, countryman, wine store manager, fellow wine lover, … Continue reading →

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Geeky Grape Girl (G3) – Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

What does one do when Writer’s Block hits really hard and swift? In my case, it’s have-a- little-quiz-about-Italian-wine-grapes-to-fill-the-time post! I’ve started the fast and furious studies on Italian wine grapes in anticipation of my return to Verona in April to … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Riesling

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

Riesling: you either love them or hate them. I have a cautious love with Riesling. There are few and far between that I truly enjoy, appreciate, and yes…love. Andreas Bender is a German producer from the Mosel with property in … Continue reading →

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