Tag Archives: Nebbiolo

Pelaverga Anyone?

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

February 2016 was the first time I’d tasted this grape, having no idea what it was, or even how to pronounce it! I was in Vancouver at the Wine Festival, where Italy was a special guest and I was able … Continue reading →

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What’s YOUR favourite?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by

If you were presented with a lineup of wine and had to pick only one, could you do it? Are you influenced by certain factors such as grape variety, producer, region or country, price or points scored? Is there a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

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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Back in the Saddle

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

After two weeks away, it’s time to get back to reality.  The reality of working for a living, caring for my family, my home, yet continuing along the path of Store Manager, Wine Buyer, and now Italian Wine Ambassador. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Glories of Piedmont

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

I love Italian wines.  That’s all there is to it… Piedmont is a region in NW Italy where some, let me say, FREAKING amazing wines are made.  My fellow wine geek James recently visited there and is to host the … Continue reading →

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