Category Archives: wine

International Albariño Day

Posted on August 1, 2017 by joyofwine

It’s International Albariño Day! I’m so glad they give this grape its due course and deservedly so! It’s crisp, refreshing tropical fruit wines are perfect for a hot summer day to sip on the patio, share a glass with a … Continue reading →

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Collisioni – A collision of music, wine…and food!

Posted on July 27, 2017 by joyofwine

Collisioni 2017 is in the books with successful concerts from Placebo and Robbie Williams, readings from poets, authors and actors, and copious amounts of wine tasted along with a new initiative this year: Progetto Food. For me, this was my … Continue reading →

Posted in Life and Education, Tasting, wine | Tagged Aglianico, Amarone, arneis, Barbaresco, Barolo, Basilicata, bellone, Collisioni, consorzio, Emilia-Romagna, Family, favorita, festival, food, Lazio, local, Marche, Piedmont, professionals, project, region, tasting, Veneto, visit, wine, winemakers, winery, women in wine, youth | 1 Comment

My Favourite Grape…

Posted on July 11, 2017 by joyofwine

I am often asked what my favourite wine is, and my standard answer is always… “whatever is in my glass.” That may seem cliché to a lot of people, but I can never pick just one wine. There are usually … Continue reading →

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Some Interesting (& lesser known) Italian Grapes

Posted on July 7, 2017 by joyofwine

Nothing says interesting like Italian grape varieties, and these two are no exception with some new offerings brought in that are actually quite perfect for “patio” whites and all this hot summer weather we’ve been having! Bombino bianco is most … Continue reading →

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Destination: South Africa

Posted on June 9, 2017 by joyofwine

Last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Toronto, Canada to take part in an initiative to further understand South African wines and learn about the PIWOSA group (Premium Independant Wineries of South Africa). What a treat it was … Continue reading →