My Goddess of Wine: An Interview with fellow wine blogger and educator Denise Lowe (Vintage Beacon Circa 12/09)

“I met you on Facebook Day One I think and couldn’t believe you came to my home for a church fundraiser, albeit a single malt Scotch tasting, without ever having met.  Since then I have enjoyed meeting with you, and your husband John Dickey, at numerous “wine-y” adventures.  We’re both wine bloggers passionate about the…

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TUSCANY-WINE-AND-BIKE ANNOUNCES 2014 SEASONAL WINE & CULINARY TOUR INTERARIES

 A Triple Itinerary of Understanding the Wine, Land & History of Tuscany While Experiencing the Unparalleled Beauty of an Outdoor Excursion TUSCANY WINE and BIKE (TWB) announced their new 2014 Wine Tasting & Culinary Biking Tour Itineraries effective April 26, 2014 through September 27, 2014. Led by local freelance oenologist and Winemaker Carlo Travagli and…

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Not Stuffy + Surprisingly Great Wines = Romano’s Macaroni Grill Valencia! Who Knew?

“Finding an organization that has a passion for people,” began assistant manager and unadvertised wine expert Corrine Ramirez.  “People either go out for an experience or to wind down after work.”  Whatever your reason Corrine believes that employees that “do their job from the heart” will easily please the customers. It started like this: SCV…

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Perlis Picks: Vino California

Vino California (www.vino-california.com) is a week-long wine and food celebration of native Italian wine. Sponsored by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West Inc, Blue Lifestyle, and The Tasting Panel magazine, this year the festivities started on May 13th and continued for five days with a series of tastings, seminars, and wine dinners. I had the…

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Gregory Alonzo: The Portuguese Put the “Port” in Their Wine

Once again I am on the road in search of exceptional European wines. It has been some time since my last visit to Portugal. Today l am joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Caterina Mota.https://landmarkfamilydental.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/jpg/doxycycline.html We have spent the last few days traversing Portugal’s renown Douro Valley and sampling its rare treasures, Port wine. The…

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