In my previous post announcing the first Wine Bloggers Conference in Sonoma this fall, I mentioned an opportunity for wineries to have your wines tasted at a NY wine tasting as part of the conference. That NY-specific tasting is being put on hold for a future Wine Bloggers Conference, however there is an opportunity for [...]
Archive for July, 2008
30 Jul
“Big Business” Wines Are Proper and Have No Soul
I was recently inspired by the Sauvignon Blanc episode of Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course on DVD. During the lesson, Jancis traveled to the Loire Valley in France and spoke to its rebel winemaker, Didier Daugeneau “The Wild Man of Pouilly-Fume.” The things that struck me so much about this interview were these key points that [...]
18 Jul
Private Wine Tasting at Arbor Hill Winery in Naples, NY
I just had to commend the team at Arbor Hill Winery for doing it right. I’m sure you’ve noticed how I tend to beat the drum about creating personal, memorable experiences for winery visitors and even for wine retail website visitors whenever possible. Here is a perfect example of such an event. I am thoroughly [...]
18 Jul
Wine Tasting in Georgia
We got our first taste of Georgia wines at the largest winery in Georgia, Chateau Elan in Braselton. This 3,500 acre winery and resort produces 20,000-25,000 cases of 22 varietals annually from 75 acres of vineyards and has a sister winery in California. Some of the wines designated as American in their names combine grapes [...]
8 Jul
Heading off to Georgia
My husband Rich and I will be flying down to Atlanta to visit my parents and spend a couple of days in Savannah. We’re hoping to get into The Lady & Sons for my dad’s birthday dinner, so I’ll let you know what my impressions of the restaurant are if we are able to secure [...]
2 Jul
Meeting the Master: A Day with Kevin Zraly
My husband and I were lucky to discover that Kevin Zraly, renowned wine educator and author of “The Windows on the World Complete Wine Course”, would be attending the Rendezvous with Riesling and teaching a one-day Master Class at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua, NY recently. We attended the Master Class [...]
1 Jul
The Winery Cat at Chateau Lafayette Reneau
The gang and I recently tasted at Chateau Lafayette Reneau on Seneca Lake. We were greeted by their mascot who was very happy and comfortable in the tasting room! Blogged with the Flock Browser Tags: ChateauLafayette Reneau, Seneca Lake, Winery
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