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Lacrima – The Aromatic Jewel in Le Marche’s Crown (#ItalianFWT)

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

Le Marche, one of the lesser known and less traveled regions of Italy is in my books, an unsung hero of the country. Located on the east side of the country, halfway down the Adriatic coast, it has everything going … Continue reading →

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So….What’s Next?

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

There haven’t been many posts as of late. Upon my return from South Africa, the studying began again in earnest as I prepared to write (yet again) the exam for Italian Wine Expert.   After the heartbreaking result of 89 … Continue reading →

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South African Adventure – De Grendel Wine Farm

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

I’ve discovered what a wine farm really is…more than just wine, De Grendel, at 7 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 180 m above sea level, boasts a massive landscape with not only wine being produced, but blueberries, cattle, sheep … Continue reading →

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South Africa: My Next Journey Awaits

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

Ringing in the new year always gives me pause and makes me reflect on the past year’s accomplishments as well as looking forward to what the new year may bring. I work in retail and the dichotomy between December and … Continue reading →

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Hotel Aldobrandini 

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

Italy truly is a family affair. Not just in the wine business, but it seems in other areas too. Booking hotels in a foreign country can be interesting to say the least. You go by reviews, photos, and proximity to … Continue reading →

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