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Fifteen Years of Grape Experiences: Savoring the World, One Glass at a Time
September 2016 marks a milestone, both personal and professional. It is the anniverary of 15 years of writing consistently about wine, food, and travel on my site, Grape Experiences! At its inception in 2011, I was still teaching Early Childhood Special Education in the public school system but had officially scheduled my retirement for four […] READ MORE The post Fifteen Years of Grape Experiences: Savoring the World, One Glass at a Time appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning12 viewsevents-and-travelpeople-you-should-knowwine-connoisseurswine-education - news
Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 is a Brilliant Expression of Vinho Verde
Elegance and authenticity are in each bottle of Alvarinho produced in the northern areas of Portugal. Having visited the regions four times, my fascination with this indigenous grape is endless. When I received a recent opportunity to taste Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 ($22) as a sample, no hesitation was needed. If this grape […] READ MORE The post Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 is a Brilliant Expression of Vinho Verde appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning21 viewseuropepeople-you-should-knowregional-wineswhite-winewine-connoisseurswine-reviews - news
At Cattleya, Names Have Meaning, Wines Have Soul
I always look forward to the opportunity to chat with and sip wines produced by Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, founder and owner of Cattleya Wines. Our latest conversation was with a handful of journalists who had been sent four bottles of beautiful Cattleya wines (as samples) for tasting and learning. As always, Bibiana was as comfortable […] READ MORE The post At Cattleya, Names Have Meaning, Wines Have Soul appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning18 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americapeople-you-should-knowred-wineregional-wineswine-connoisseurs - news
10 Reasons Peter Stafford-Bow’s Black Odesa Is a Deliciously Unpredictable Read
Our favorite wine buyer and scofflaw, Felix Hart, is at it again. Peter Stafford-Bow’s latest novel, Black Odesa, is about the ever-so-randy Hart; it is Stafford-Bow’s fifth in the series of highly entertaining tomes. Stafford-Bow explains, “Felix Hart, a handsome and morally flexible wine executive, finds himself arrested, fired from his job and penniless. Tempted […] READ MORE The post 10 Reasons Peter Stafford-Bow’s Black Odesa Is a Deliciously Unpredictable Read appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning13 viewspeople-you-should-knowproduct-reviewswine-connoisseurs - news
Echoes of Wine on SOMM TV Lingers Long After the Credits Roll
Many of us know how wine is made, but how many of us understand where wine was conceived? Now, thanks to two time James Beard award winning producers Christine and Jason Wise of SOMM TV, Echoes of Wine, their latest film, reveals not only the secrets of Georgia’s viticulture but the humble people who reflect […] READ MORE The post Echoes of Wine on SOMM TV Lingers Long After the Credits Roll appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning22 viewseuropeevents-and-travelpeople-you-should-knowproduct-reviewsregional-wineswine-connoisseurs - news
Winemaker Jeremy Ligon Raises the Bar at Barrel Oak Winery in Virginia
It’s always a pleasure to learn about then taste wine from my home state, Virginia. Although I live in sunny California where so many wines are stunning, I must admit that there are many excellent examples of our favorite beverage within the Virginia wine industry. One of those producers includes Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery […] READ MORE The post Winemaker Jeremy Ligon Raises the Bar at Barrel Oak Winery in Virginia appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning19 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americapeople-you-should-knowred-wineregional-wineswhite-wine - news
Pisoni Family’s Lucy Wines Offer Elegance in Every Sip and Generosity in Every Bottle
For a few years now, I have been a fan of wines produced by members of the Pisoni family who live in the Monterey area. Offerings from their Pisoni Estate wines, Lucia Vineyards wines, and Lucy Wines are exceptional and address the preferences of a variety of palates (and budgets). A couple of years ago, […] READ MORE The post Pisoni Family’s Lucy Wines Offer Elegance in Every Sip and Generosity in Every Bottle appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning21 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americapeople-you-should-knowred-wineregional-winesrose