Tag Archives: Veneto

Back in the Saddle

Posted on April 23, 2016 by joyofwine

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 joyofwine

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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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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