Tag Archives: Veneto

Collisioni – A collision of music, wine…and food!

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Collisioni 2017 is in the books with successful concerts from Placebo and Robbie Williams, readings from poets, authors and actors, and copious amounts of wine tasted along with a new initiative this year:  Progetto Food. For me, this was my … Continue reading →

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Music & Wine

Posted on August 17, 2016 by

This whole concept of Music and Wine has really been intriguing me lately. More and more we are seeing these two go together in one form or another. Wine is being associated with world music festivals, I follow some fellow … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #15 – Lombardy

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

Upon reading some other posts this week and Lombardy being more on my mind, this week’s edition of Thirsty will focus on a Chiaretto (Key-a-retto)~Lombardy’s version of rosé. Tis the season after all! And personally, I love this Chiaretto. It … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

After two weeks away, it’s time to get back to reality.  The reality of working for a living, caring for my family, my home, yet continuing along the path of Store Manager, Wine Buyer, and now Italian Wine Ambassador. I’ve … Continue reading →

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VINITALY and the City

Posted on April 10, 2016 by

Verona is in full buzz mode now with likely an extra 150,000 people in town for the annual VinItaly wine festival. And this is the 50th year, so it’s even more special and exciting. The Piazzas are full, and it’s … Continue reading →

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