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A Passion for Terroir: Côtes du Roussillon AOC
I have said it before and I will say it again…. I dream of sitting in a café in the south of France enjoying a wonderful glass of French wine with a delicious French meal. Alas, I have not yet been to the South of France. Nestled along the Gulf of Lion in the Mediterranean…
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In-Step in Italy: Exploring Basilicata Wine
Can you believe it is already January? I had a fun filled family holiday season. We saw Star Wars The Force Awakens twice as well as countless other Christmas movies, went to the Dallas Museum of Art, ate great food, shopped, spent time with friends and drank great wine. It was a time to relax…
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Celebrating Loire Valley #Wine
Hhmmmm…. (to the tune of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer) You know Champagne and Alsace and Bordeaux and Languedoc; Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais and Provence; but do you recall the most under-rated French wine region of all? Loire Valley wine region is as beautiful as can be, and if you ever saw it, you would…
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Is Pinot Noir the Princess Grape?
Are you familiar with the Hans Christen Andersen short story “The Princess and the Pea?” In an effort to paraphrase and not violate copy-right rules here is how it goes: A prince wanted to marry a princess. He traveled the world but could not be sure the princesses he met were authentic so he returned…
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What’s In a Name
Let’s play a name association game! When I say Madonna what do you think about? I think of the 1980’s, fish nets, bangle bracelets and living in a material world. Or perhaps cone shaped bras and boundary pusher. When I say Cher what comes to mind? I see her on a battle ship performing in…
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An Eclectic Holiday #Wine Selection from Finger Lakes Wineries
Variety is the spice of life. No time is this more evident during the holiday season. Just head to your local grocer to see the onslaught of seasonal coffee creamers: Peppermint, Egg Nog, Pumpkin Spice, Spiced Latte, Ginger bread; who can chose just one?! The dessert selection becomes an array of cookies, fudge, cakes, bread…
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A Sparkling Good #Wine & #Food Pairing
The holidays are a time of year we give ourselves permission to splurge. We may eat a little more, drink a little more, and spend a little more. Since my return from Italy in late October I have been on an “Italian Art of Living” kick.” I shared how Ferrari-Carano Vineyards understands and embraces this…
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What? There is #Wine in #Texas
What do you know about the Texas Wine Industry? As a Texan, I have known and experienced the Texas Wine Industry for decades. Therefore, it always surprises me when those outside Texas are unaware of that Texas even has a wine industry. For the record, every one of America’s 50 states produces wine; however, I…
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Ferrari Trento: Epitomizing the Italian Art of Living
Imagine delicate golden bubbles dance across your tongue as they cascade down your throat. The texture is mousse-like in quality with fine yet persistent perlage. Aromatically rich of crisp orchard fruits are harmonious blended with soft floral notes and buttered brioche with perhaps a touch of citrus or marzipan, beaconing you to take a sip.…
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#Wine at the Center of Cultural Crossroads
There are places in the world where boarders have been altered and adjusted so many times that though they may exist in a modern form the inhabitants live the lives they have always enjoyed regardless of the so-called boarders. Often these places represent the most interesting places on earth, a beautiful patchwork quilt with individual…
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