Tag Archives: USA

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

Time for a Little Pink?

Posted on March 18, 2015 by joyofwine

Is it too early to start on the pink? To start drinking and savouring rosé? With the Vernal equinox only 2 days away, I say GO FOR IT!! At the store I manage, we LOVE rosés! Today (Wednesday) is delivery … Continue reading →

Posted in Tasting, Varietals, wine | Tagged argentina, Chateau D'Esclans, Chile, France, Italy, Napa, pink, Provence, Rose, spring, summer, Tavel, USA, Whispering Angel | 4 Comments

True Devotion

Posted on February 12, 2014 by joyofwine

As I was reading the one of the Drunken Cyclist’s posts, I too was reminded of how much my writing has changed sinced I started this whole blog adventure. And while I don’t claim to be an incredible writer, it has certainly … Continue reading →