Tag Archives: USA

Wines To Warm From the Inside Out!

Posted on January 14, 2020 by joyofwine

It seems every year about this time,we have a cold snap, and we are rendered immobile for a week or two at a time, usually between the dates of December 26-to around mid-February. We got lucky this year and enjoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine | Tagged ageing, American oak, Australia, barrel, barrique, bourbon, climate, cold, fireplace, French oak, Italy, malvasia nera, negro amaro, oak, rich, Shiraz, smooth, Spain, tannins, tempranillo, USA, velvety, warming, weather, winter, zinfandel | 2 Comments

Living Life to its Fullest

Posted on September 18, 2018 by joyofwine

I love it when people celebrate birthdays. No, not your kid’s first birthday, or their 13th or 18th, but a 65th or 70th, 80th and 90th birthday! Now those are really worth celebrating! Imagine my delight and surprise to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Personal Stories, Tasting, wine | Tagged aged, Barolo, birthday, blend, Bordeaux, brunello, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Capezzano, celebration, Dominus, double magnum, Hermitage, Italy, J.L. Chave, Marsanne, Merlot, Napa, Nebbiolo, Pahlmeyer, Pinot, producer, Rousanne, Sangiovese, South Africa, USA, Vilafonte, wine | 1 Comment

It’s Up To You, New York, New York

Posted on June 26, 2017 by joyofwine

The Big Apple. Doesn’t everyone dream of going there someday, at least to see it? In five days, I will be there, but perhaps not for the reasons that one may think… I would love to see Lady Liberty up … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Life and Education, Personal Stories | Tagged Ambassador, ceremony, exam, expert, flying, graduation, New York, prepare, quicktrip, USA, vinitaly international academy | 1 Comment

National Sauvignon Blanc Day

Posted on April 24, 2017 by joyofwine

Sauvignon Blanc (like malbec) can be found on many wine lists, but unlike malbec, is grown all over the world, with some famous wines coming from the French regions of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume, and from the New World in … Continue reading →

Posted in Varietals, wine | Tagged Bordeaux, California, Casa lapostolle, Chile, cool climate, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Honig, Italy, Napa, New Zealand, north, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, USA, white Bordeaux | Leave a comment

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

Tag Archives: USA

Wines To Warm From the Inside Out!

Living Life to its Fullest

It’s Up To You, New York, New York

National Sauvignon Blanc Day

What’s YOUR Favourite? – Part 2

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