Tag Archives: Christmas

Celebrating the Season with Sparkling Freisa #ItalianFWT

Posted on December 2, 2020 by joyofwine

For those of you that know me, you know I’m a bit of wine geek when it comes to Italian grape varieties! The learning never ends, and it’s a bonus when I get to buy native Italian wine varietals then … Continue reading →

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Life is Short…Drink More Wine.

Posted on December 6, 2017 by joyofwine

Hey, I know it’s been a long time. My aspirations to write a weekly blog pretty much went out the window after my last posting in…October? Life, heartache, loss and writer’s block seem to keep me off the page. My … Continue reading →

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Livin’ the Dream…

Posted on October 31, 2016 by joyofwine

I know…it’s been some time since I’ve been here, and I could give a thousand excuses, but I’m sure many reading would scoff, as most are just as busy as I am! In sharing this post, I can say that … Continue reading →

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Got Bubbles?

Posted on December 24, 2014 by joyofwine

With Christmas a short day away, and New Years hot on its heels, everyone should be stocking up on the bubbles for the festive occasion!  Whether it’s Cava, Prosecco, Cremant, Champagne, Sparkling Wines, look for YOUR perfect bubbly for this next … Continue reading →

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The Underrated Wines of Alsace – Just in Time for Christmas!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by joyofwine

Alsace never gets a fair shake… Where the heck is Alsace anyway?  Located in Northeastern France, it sometimes has an identity crisis…sometimes German and sometimes French.  You ask an Alsatian who they belong to and they simply answer:  “I am … Continue reading →

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