Tag Archives: Chardonnay

For The Love of Champagne

Posted on December 3, 2018 by joyofwine

There’s this lure about Champagne; she seduces us with her fine bubbles, her lineage, her cache, chicness, and sometimes, that je ne sais quoi. Somm’s adore her…in fact there’s not one wine professional out there who I know that doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Tasting, Varietals, wine | Tagged Ay, brut, Champagne, Chardonnay, Epernay, France, Meunier, mousse, Pinot Noir, sparkling, vintage | 1 Comment

South African Adventure – De Grendel Wine Farm

Posted on February 6, 2018 by joyofwine

I’ve discovered what a wine farm really is…more than just wine, De Grendel, at 7 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 180 m above sea level, boasts a massive landscape with not only wine being produced, but blueberries, cattle, sheep … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Life and Education, Personal Stories, wine | Tagged bubbles, business, Chardonnay, De Grendel, farm, Harvest 2018, life, MCC, Pinot Noir, restaurant, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, South Africa, travel, wine | Leave a comment

South African Adventure – Day 1 & 2

Posted on January 30, 2018 by joyofwine

Sometimes life deals you a hand you can’t refuse…yup, again, I am blessed, to not only be participating in my first harvest, but to do it in South Africa is beyond anything I ever imagined. I have my own little … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Life and Education, Personal Stories | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Harvest, Harvest 2018, Journey’s End, life, Somerset West, South Africa, southern harvest, summer, Viognier, Western Cape | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cape, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Constantia, Durban, Elgin, group, market, no brett, oaked, PIWOSA, pure, Riesling, South Africa, stainless steel, Stellenbosch, Swartland, team, together, unoaked, upcoming | Leave a comment

The Joy of Wine

Posted on March 20, 2017 by joyofwine

I was reminded on Saturday while dining with friends why I do what I do and why I love it so much. Sometimes I just need to be reminded what the joy of wine is really all about and the reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Stories, wine | Tagged Chardonnay, dinner, DOCG, France, friends, friendship, Germany, Glera, Italy, lasagne, Mersault, night out, pairing, Prosecco, quality, Riesling, Sangiovese, Valdobbiadene, verdiso | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Chardonnay

For The Love of Champagne

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South African Adventure – Day 1 & 2

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