Category Archives: Recommendation

Masachusetts Farm Wineries Day at Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market

I know I haven’t been posting lately and I’ve regretted that (stress at work, recent surgery, etc. – I can come up with all manner of excuses – I’m good at that). I did just recently have a significant surgery … Continue reading

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TastingRoom.com Brings the Tasting Room to Your Room

As a devoted wineaux I am always on the lookout for a new source from which to acquire interesting wines. As is the case with most of my wineaux friends, I belong to wine clubs, shop any wine shop wherever I travel, browse … Continue reading

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It Takes a Goddess to Make a Happy B*tch

Just about a year ago I was preparing for my first Wine Bloggers Conference . I was a scholarship recipient and it was only polite to personally thank the donors who made the scholarship fund possible. Debbie Gioquindo is a … Continue reading

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Sangria – A Party in every Glass!

The Origins of Sangria On a hot summer day, out on the patio or deck, or barbequing with friends who doesn’t love a refreshing glass of Sangria? Ever wonder how sangria came to be such a crowd pleaser? Sangria has … Continue reading

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Wines for the Summer Wind

The summer wind came blowin’ in From across the sea It lingered there to touch your hair And walk with me  Let’s break outside the bottle this summer and try whites that are not the Queen Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot … Continue reading

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Massachusetts: Support Wine Direct Shipping!

Free the Grapes! is a national grassroots coalition of wine lovers, wineries and retailers who seek to remove restrictions in states that still prohibit consumers from purchasing wines directly from wineries and retailers. Their goal is to ensure consumer choice … Continue reading

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Wine and Chocolate Pairings

For those of you who are traditionalists, just in time for Valentine’s Day, below you will find a wine and chocolate pairing guide I used to use for my wine tastings. A heart-shaped box of chocolates, the right wine, your … Continue reading

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Feed It Forward – Restaurant.com’s Gift of Giving Program

Below is the press release for a feel good holiday giveaway promotion that has something to make everyone happy. I’ve been giving away free restaurant.com egift cards all morning. Try it for yourself. No strings attached or hidden agendas. It … Continue reading

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Palate Press Story – Westport Rivers

Palate Press has given me the opportunity to write about one of my favorite regional wineries. Worth the trip from anywhere in New England. http://palatepress.com/2011/11/wine/westport-rivers-not-your-typical-regional-wines/#respond

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90 Pts & Above Tasting at the Wine Connextion

There’s a wine shop in North Andover, MA, about 8 miles from my house. It’s close but not so close that it isn’t just a little out of the way (do you have any idea how many wine shops and liquor … Continue reading

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