Tag Archives: Italy

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 →

Posted in Varietals, wine | Tagged Bordeaux, California, Casa lapostolle, Chile, cool climate, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Honig, Italy, Napa, New Zealand, north, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, USA, white Bordeaux | Leave a comment

Hotel Aldobrandini

Posted on March 31, 2017 by joyofwine

Italy truly is a family affair. Not just in the wine business, but it seems in other areas too. Booking hotels in a foreign country can be interesting to say the least. You go by reviews, photos, and proximity to … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Personal Stories | Tagged Firenze, fun, gallery, gelato, girly vacay, Italy, Lazio, Michelangelo, Roma, San Gimignano, tour, trattoria, travel, Tuscany, vacation, wine, youg eyes | 4 Comments

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

Geeky Grape Girl (G3) – Part 2 Answers

Posted on February 24, 2017 by joyofwine

It’s Friday, so it must be answer day to the geeky grapes question! I’m happy to report that at least one person attempted to answer the questions, which I received via email! And the individual even gave me the reference … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Varietals, wine | Tagged blend, carignano, frappato, grillo, island, Italy, monica, nasco, native, Nero D'Avola, Sardinia, Sicily, traditional, Vermentino | 2 Comments

Geeky Grape Girl (G3) – Part 2

Posted on February 21, 2017 by joyofwine

Ok, so maybe last week’s grape quiz was more difficult than I had thought. I will put grapes in this week that (I think) are more recognizable (along with perhaps some of the more geeky ones? Yes, you CAN use … Continue reading →