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FMN – August 2023 – Help Beat the Summer Heat with Wines from Languedoc
The outdoor mercury and grocery store prices seem to be in competition as to which can rise the highest and languish us with the most discomfort. Enduring this summer heat with a lighter wallet bodes…
FMN – July 2023 – Coast to Coast Drinking for Independence
The recognized day for declaring our independence as a country is upon us. I always found it odd that we celebrate this day (July 4th) and not the day we actually voted to declare independence (July…
Gary Farrell Winemaker Theresa Heredia Takes “Pride” in What She Does
I have some wine experts, wine judges, and wine drinker friends that are actively celebrating Pride Month. These comrades approached me questioning if I was doing a content piece showcasing any LGBTQ…
Why Seek Out Asolo Prosecco DOCG
A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough, thanks to Studio Cru and the Consorzio Asolo Prosecco, to be invited to experience the wines, culture and history of this beautiful area. The town of Asolo lies…
FMN – June 2023 – Patriarchal Personalities of Bourbon
For the most part, the summer has been a bit standoffish as the mercury has yet to maintain a plateau above 90F. Now entering the month of June, we have the promise of warmer weather, summer…
I Veroni Chianti Rùfina – ‘Auguri‘ and ‘Salute’
Let me first admit that I have a love – hate relationship with Italian wines. With all the diversity of climates, varieties and traditions, new and exciting discoveries lurk around every corner. The…
World Chardonnay Day Addendum – Stoller and Chehalem
It’s Never too Late for More Chardonnay So recently we put a content piece out there to support World Chardonnay Day, helping the consumer to better understand the different styles of Chardonnay.…
World Chardonnay Day 2023 – Why You Do Like Chardonnay
May 21st or 25th 2023 (Just Celebrate the Whole Week) I know it seems like every grape variety has an associated special celebrated day and, thanks to creative marketing, that statement becomes truer…
