Tag Archives: Nero D’Avola

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 →

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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 →

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Superhero Wine – Here to Save the Day! (Part IV)

Posted on May 20, 2014 by joyofwine

Like Captain America, Wonder Woman was also famous and inspiring heroes during World War II.  Wonder Woman is Warrior Princess of the Amazons, known as Princess Diana of Themyscira, the fictitious island that is her home.  (In the TV series, we know … Continue reading →

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The Nero D’Avola

Posted on April 19, 2013 by joyofwine

The Nero d’what? Let’s see…this is one of…oh, I don’t know….about 800+ varietals found in Italy?  I love Italian wine.  If you would’ve asked me a year ago?  I would’ve told you I had no use for Italian wine.  Enter … Continue reading →

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