Tag Archives: Valpolicella

Patience

Posted on March 3, 2014 by joyofwine

Patience is a virtue I do NOT possess.  And we live in an age of “I want it NOW!”  This, my friends, is a first world problem! So, I’m learning to wait, breathe and learn the art of patience….waiting for … Continue reading →

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Baby Amarone

Posted on December 17, 2013 by joyofwine

A couple of weeks back, the bank where I am employed had a Christmas get-together where we went to a local restaurant in the city. As we gathered, I was given the wine menu and tasked to choose.   Not … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Experience

Posted on June 25, 2013 by joyofwine

Recently my business took a turn…..no, I didn’t score millions of dollars, but let me tell you, worth a million dollars..Meeting new business contacts, and some biodynamic, sustainable wine makers, I’ve come away more, as my girlfriend Veronica would say…”juiced” … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Five and Fine – Part 1

Posted on January 28, 2013 by joyofwine

For those who read my blog, you might think this a bit of a contradictory post, considering that I just talked about the “experienced” palate.  Yes, it’s true that I have enjoyed very expensive wines and aged wines, but it … Continue reading →

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