Tag Archives: Sicily

Thank God for Friends – there when you need them.

Posted on August 28, 2017 by joyofwine

I’ve been away from this blog for a bit…all good intentions to write, and then something inevitably comes up. Life has a way of kicking you when you’re down. I’m not sure if any can relate, but it seems that … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Stories, Tasting | Tagged classmates, fair, friends, friendship, hard, Italy, life, monthly, Nerello Mascalese, Sicily, tasting, tough, wine, wine tasting | 4 Comments

My Favourite Grape…

Posted on July 11, 2017 by joyofwine

I am often asked what my favourite wine is, and my standard answer is always… “whatever is in my glass.” That may seem cliché to a lot of people, but I can never pick just one wine. There are usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Stories, Varietals, wine | Tagged Etna, Family, favourite, journey, Nerello Mascalese, personal, Sicily, volcano, wine wine tasting | Leave a comment

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

What’s YOUR Favourite? – Part 2

Posted on July 29, 2016 by joyofwine

Many of you took the time to read and comment on the lineups posted from my post earlier this week. I thank you and appreciate your comments! I loved that the choices were a little of everything. Today’s lineup will … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Tasting, Varietals, wine | Tagged argentina, Australia, Bordeaux blend, brachetto, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, Glera, Grenache, Italy, Malbec, mataro, Mendoza, Nerello Mascalese, New Zealand, Piedmont, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Shiraz, Sicily, Treviso, USA, Viognier | 8 Comments

Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday- #1 Sicily

Posted on January 14, 2016 by joyofwine

Every Wednesday is delivery day at the retail store I manage. And every Wednesday, we open at least one wine to try, maybe even two. It’s not only fun, it’s a learning tool, and whomever the part time staff is … Continue reading →