Tag Archives: California

National Sauvignon Blanc Day

Posted on April 24, 2017 by joyofwine

Sauvignon Blanc (like malbec) can be found on many wine lists, but unlike malbec, is grown all over the world, with some famous wines coming from the French regions of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume, and from the New World in … Continue reading →

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What’s YOUR Favourite? – Part 2

Posted on July 29, 2016 by joyofwine

Many of you took the time to read and comment on the lineups posted from my post earlier this week. I thank you and appreciate your comments! I loved that the choices were a little of everything. Today’s lineup will … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #16- USA

Posted on May 19, 2016 by joyofwine

A few years ago, I attended a winemakers dinner featuring Etude wines, and not only did I get to taste the wines, I sat at the same table as the winemaker, Jon Priest. My real foray into wine was just … Continue reading →

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Superhero Wine – Here to Save the Day! (Part V – Black Widow)

Posted on May 3, 2016 by joyofwine

May 5 is coming! As I’ve been away from this series for a while now, it’s time to get back to some superhero stuff! Superheroes and wine! What could be better? Some of my supers were easy to blog about and … Continue reading →

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Losing My Mind..but in a GOOD Way!!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by joyofwine

As I delve further into this adventure of managing a boutique wine store, part of my process is studying wine portfolios, meeting with sales reps and trying to choose appropriate wines not only for the market where the store is … Continue reading →

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