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Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Three
It’s not so bad right? While in quarantine, there’s the internet, movies, puzzles, games…and I’m sure many have a “honey-do” list that just never seems to get done, despite our best efforts! However, reading about COVID-19 around every turn, might … Continue reading
Posted in Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine
Tagged Aglianico, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata, grapes, isolation, Italy, life, quarantine, salute, South, tutto bene, wine
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Etna and the power of the Contrada
The French had it figured out for centuries. Burgundy was pinot noir. White Burgundy is made with chardonnay, Sancerre with sauvignon blanc, and Vouvray with chenin blanc. Beaujolais is gamay, while Champagne is the classic blend of chardonnay, pinot noir … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Life and Education, wine
Tagged carricante, cattaratto, contrada, education, Etna, Feudo di Mezzo, grapes, Guardiola, learning, Monte Serra, native, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, north, Passopisciaro, Rampante, Santo Spirito, Sciaranuova, Sicily, South, terroir, VIA trip, vines, volcano
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Tales from the Canadian Okanagan: An Introduction
So I’ve been reading posts lately on “Field Trips” taken by my fellow wine bloggers. Although I cannot say (yet) that I have been to any “exotic” wine locales, like you all, I CAN go visit the wineries in my … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Joy of Wine, Tasting and Tours
Tagged Canada, climate, desert, Okanagan Valley, Oliver, South, VQA, wine, zone
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