Tag Archives: red

Brachetto: The Sweetie of Piemonte – #ItalianFWT

Posted on April 3, 2020 by joyofwine

I love Brachetto. Full stop. I love selling Brachetto. I love people’s reactions when they say they want something different than Moscato, and then their minds are blown with something Moscato-like, but it’s a RED wine! Brachetto is one of … Continue reading →

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National Malbec Day

Posted on April 17, 2017 by joyofwine

French or Argentine? When you think malbec, what country comes to mind first? Is it the malbec made popular by the Argentinians where (almost) every winery in the country has one, and it’s found everywhere on restaurant wine lists? Or, do … Continue reading →

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Got Wine? Need Storage?

Posted on December 19, 2016 by joyofwine

Sometimes we get so caught up in the wine, once we get it all home, where the heck are we going to store it? Please, not in the cupboard above the refrigerator!  That is the worst place! The basement is … Continue reading →

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Pignolo Power

Posted on December 8, 2016 by joyofwine

There are some powerful grapes in the world: by that I mean tannins that are full and bold and can sometimes have a tendency to rip your face off. Nebbiolo, Sagrantino, Touriga Nacional, just to name a few. And then … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on April 23, 2016 by joyofwine

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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