Tag: Winefolly
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The Gift of Wine that Keeps on Giving
The holi-daze are here! Hopefully you survived what felt like a week of Black Friday deals, seamlessly segueing into Cyber Monday. Personally I enjoy online shopping a lot more than having to go to a store. If you have a wine lover or two on your holiday shopping list how about giving them a gift…
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Happy #NationalWineDay Wine Lovers!
This week is filled with wine celebrations. I am not complaining; I am just trying to keep up!
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Burgundy: The Taste of Terroir
The glories of Burgundy. A land rich in history, wine and food. You have heard me say there is no separation of church and wine. Though viticulture and wine consumption began long before Christianity, the church played a key role in the global spread of vineyards and the use of wine in celebration of the…
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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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Discover the Patchwork Wines of Languedoc
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 Sea, Languedoc – Roussillon is magical. Wild and expansive Mediterranean landscapes,…
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Wines of Southwest France with #Winophiles
It’s August and time for another stop on the French Winophiles tour. This month we visit the lesser known region of Southwest France. I will tell you the secret of Southwest France upfront: if you love Bordeaux but prefer not to pay Bordeaux prices then you will love the wines of Southwest France because the…
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Celebrating the Exploration of Cava with Anna de Codorníu
If you like high quality bubbles made in the traditional method and fit for a king or queen but prefer to pay pauper prices Cava is the bubbles for you! In the world of sparkling wines Cava is a must to add to your portfolio. Why you ask? Let’s explore the world of Cava.
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The Beauty of Bordeaux
I simply love French wine! I do not understand all the intricacies of French wine but I really enjoy learning. Last summer I declared it my summer of French wine. I tasted and learned quite a bit while I sought to better understand the beauty of French wines. From Alsace to Champagne to Burgundy, Bordeaux,…
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Babcock Winery: A Lesson in Terroir
I am a full-fledged wine geek; furthermore, I love to learn new knowledge and information. As such, exploring the effects of terroir on wines is super fascinating to me and led me to Babcock Winery in Santa Ynez Valley, at the recommendation of my friend Lori Budd with Dracaena Wines on our last trip to…
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Wine & Dine in Trentino-Alto Adige with #ItalianFWT
This month #ItalianFWT is traveling to Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy to explore the great food, wine, culture and activities in this beautiful region. As you can see from the WineCountry.it map, Trentino-Alto Adige is located in the northeast corner of Italy; boarded by Switzerland and Austria to its north with Veneto and Lombardy to its south…
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