I Sit, Sip, and Stew, and I know I’m not alone ~ Journal of a Wine Pro
I've been wine blogging since December 2005; but, never before have I been known to Sit, Sip, and Stew; and, I know I'm not alone. I decided to take that energy and not write one more thing about wine right now. Instead, I just wrote my heart out to all political...
Discovering Portuguese History, and Portugal’s Esporão Group Wines
Why discovering Portuguese history, and some wines from Portugal’s Esporão Group, helps to put wine into an overall perspective. Culture plays an enormous role in what the flavors of wine become. Yes, we can grab a bottle of wine and just throw it back, but that's not...
Three Sheets to the Wind ~ Creative Way to Orchestrate a Lasting Memory for Clients
Okay, maybe it might only take these two sheets, and not three sheets to the wind; but, the lasting impression is still going to be made and linger a long time. I still recall coming up the East River in New York Harbor, with a female sailor and her 60-foot sailing...
Cool, Crisp Sauvignon Blancs ~ A Delicious Encounter of Methoxypyrazines
First things first: Have you ever wondered what the chemical is that's responsible for the unique aroma of Sauvignon Blanc? Surely nothing is more distinctive in other wine grape varieties and you'd be right to think that. It is Methoxypyrazines (pronunciation link)....
Imagining the Unimaginable ~ Association of African American Vintners
When I organized the Association of African American Vintners, multiculturalism in the wine industry began, in 2002. Seeing the positive growth results just happened on April 24, 2022. Please note, my wine blog is (and has always been) my wine journal, for experiences...
An Earth Day Thought on Wine Travel (and beyond) For Sustainability
I've often wondered, each time I'm on an airplane and each time a plane flies overhead, how much poison is spewed into the atmosphere. Clearly, I have wings on my feet, so flying has been part of my lexicon. But I also do worry, because sustainability is also a big...
Cabernet Wines ~ Chile Sample Program of 2022 ~ An Education at the Highest Levels
[PHOTO Purchased: credit harvepino, all rights reserved.] Let's begin with hemispheres... Southern Hemisphere: Two of the main wine valley regions in South America are Chile and Argentina. I easily relate to the coastal, parallel wine regions of the Northern...
Don’t Pass Over this Passover Wine ~ And I’m Also Speaking About an Easter Wine
PASSOVER Yikes! The high holidays began today, with the Jewish Passover. Ramadan started on April 1, and lasts until April 30th. Christians begin Good Friday today, and continue celebrating until Easter Sunday. A time of renewed focus, even if it's just a miracle or...
Want to Hear My Rant on the WORST Wine Marketing Ploy Ever?
Okay, all you marketing people, for which I'm one ~ I would NEVER EVER encourage one of my client to do this... Most especially since we're living during a historic time of life on Planet Earth: Planet Earth's existence hanging in the balance. Never, in the history of...