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Going Full Circle in Chicago

Sante

Teaser: Annual beverage conference features informative seminars and networking over great wines. All in all, there were 13 seminars on two days of working lunches, breakouts, a grand tasting, and by-invitation-only dinners, including one led by blue-bereted Chef Francis Mallmann. full circle.jpg. Author(s): Roger Morris.

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2022 Anteprime Toscana

A Wine Story

When it comes to literally rolling out the red carpet, it’s hard to rival the Florentines. My dad and uncle Fili worked in the vineyards on weekends, and I helped out as a kid. And no doubt, some remain buried deep in the earth, perhaps near the Tenuta di Artimino vineyards itself. Stepping into the Palazzo Vecchio.

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Auguri all'Abruzzo!

The Wine Knitter

Three years ago, Consorzio Tutela Vini D’Abruzzo invited me to attend an educational seminar in New York City to learn about the Abruzzo wine region of Italy. There are an impressive 36,000 hectares of vineyards in the Abruzzo region, with the majority of vineyards planted on hills. Abruzzo produces approximately 3.5

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A Celebration Of Women In Wine

The Wine Knitter

Over the past few years, I have written articles about Women’s History Month, giving shout-outs to women in the wine and spirits industry. “Taking only one month a year to celebrate women is not acceptable. Here are five more women that deserve a shout-out! It is the southernmost, coolest.

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??7 Secrets of Virtual Wine Tasting Kits You’ll Love

A Wine Story

The Unified Wine Symposium recently featured an informative seminar about virtual wine tasting kits. The panelists all had their unique take on what elements go into a successful event, besides speaking on the ingredients of a good virtual wine tasting kit. More technical notes from the vineyard manager or winemaker 5.

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