Tag Archives: sweet

Brachetto: The Sweetie of Piemonte – #ItalianFWT

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

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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Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Eight

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

For all you Riesling lovers, this post is for you today! We cannot possibly go through 14 days of isolation and not talk about Riesling at least once! My friend Andreas Bender was in town recently, just before everything started … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Riesling

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

Riesling: you either love them or hate them. I have a cautious love with Riesling. There are few and far between that I truly enjoy, appreciate, and yes…love. Andreas Bender is a German producer from the Mosel with property in … Continue reading →

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Chilly Nights

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

With all good intentions, I wanted to post another Thirsty, and more Abruzzo Adventures, however, the weather here has changed drastically, and with that, the want to “hunker down” as it were, wrap oneself in a warm blanket and sit … Continue reading →

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Decent Exposure

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

It’s always good to be noticed right? Yesterday, I had the opportunity to be on CTV Morning News, aka Breakfast Television!  This opportunity came quite by accident!  But I’m thankful for that accident! A friend of mine started this wonderful … Continue reading →

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