Category Archives: wine

Wine + Food + Travel = A Really Great Trip!

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

When I ask people about if they’ve had any Italian wine, the first two answers they give are Chianti and Prosecco. And when visiting, most have gone, and/or had tours set up to Tuscany, Rome and of course Venice. Tuscany, … Continue reading →

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Big Daddy loves Chinon

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

For those of you who regularly check this blog and read posts, you know my affinity for Cabernet Franc. So much so, that I call it by its moniker: Big Daddy. It’s amazing how many people don’t know that Cabernet … Continue reading →

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September Newsletter

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

Look! I’ve started writing a newsletter! I figured that since I did it for work, why can’t I do it for my own business? So, check it out, and then subscribe if it’s something you want to see every month! … Continue reading →

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VIA Italian Wine Maestro (IWM) Program

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

  Introducing the VIA Italian Wine Maestro Program! Want to know more about indegenous Italian grape varieties? Are you a sommelier or server in an Italian restaurant? Do you sell a lot of Italian wines? If you have answered “yes” … Continue reading →

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Prosecco – What’s Really in the Glass – #ItalianFWT

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

I wrote an article about a year ago for our local provincial magazine called Culinaire – a magazine that focuses on both food and drink from local restaurants, cafes, pubs and wines from around the world. Since my specialty is … Continue reading →

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