Calling all you graphic art students, who might love creating a wine label
There’s a great new contest that just launched called “The Canvas Artist Series Contest.” It’s sponsored by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Folio Fine Wine Partners (Michael Mondavi’s wine company). According to Michael Mondavi: “It’s an honor to develop a special blend for a hotel company of Hyatt’s caliber. Our goal for Canvas was to [...]
Wine & Jazz Packages ~ A Perfect Holiday Gift for the Wine & Jazz Lover on Your List
Weekly Holidaze Drawing: Just leave a comment on any wine-blog entry this month, to win weekly gifts this December. I’ve been very fortunate to have already received two of these packages, and I can tell you that the experience is completely outstanding. I’ve written about the sold out package, Wine and Jazz “Paradise” Experience with [...]
The Cheese Ambassador Came a Knocking ~ What a Wonderful Thanksgiving Surprise
The most delightful part of this blog is being found by someone as a resource for food and/or wine. In this case it was Sara Kahn, The Cheese Ambassador, who came a knocking… with Thanksgiving just a few days away. I’m not sure what could be better than this right now. Sara had her Mediterranean [...]
Is SanTásti Really FanTásti?
We learn something new everyday… We all know that, and wake up every morning looking forward to that “Aha!” moment, right? New products come onto the market everyday, which certainly helps our learning curve’s expansion. When I was queried to see if I’d try SanTásti, I thought, “Why not?” I can’t imagine turning down something [...]
Red Wine & Chocolate ~ A Seminar with Rich Passion for Chocoholics
The panel that I organized at the 2009 Florida Winefest turned out to be a tremendous success. It had to do with the wine, as well as the chocolates, and most importantly – the people who filled the panel. Reds Wines and Decadent Chocolate: Pinot, Cabernet, and Petite Sirah Seminar Date: Friday, April 24 Time: [...]
Florida Winefest Was All That!
Who couldn’t love Florida’s Gulf coast? I can’t even imagine who. It’s just paradise. Having a job assignment… What cold be better? Although I do have really fond memories of working in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and knowing that I got that “heaven” assignment, too. Hawaii’s on the easy side of the work list. There’s [...]
Florida Winefest & Auction Begins with the “2009 Spirits Blast-Off”
A Beach Party was the kick-off for the Florida Winefest, given by the organizers. It was a casual evening of mingling with some of Florida Winefest’s most generous supporters and vintners, as the sun set on another dazzling Florida evening. The Blast-Off was sheer fun, as I danced on the powdery white sands of the [...]
