The Perfect Weekend Getaway: Exploring the Seneca Lake Region of the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes Region in Upstate New York is home to some of the most picturesque landscapes and charming towns. Known for its wine...
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- Jul 31
Where to Drink Wine in Barcelona
In this blog post, I'll be sharing five of my favorite places to sip wine in Barcelona
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- Jul 28
5 Franciacorta Wines for Your Summer Staycation
Here are 5 perfect summer Franciacortas that are sure to transport you straight to the country of love.
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- Apr 19
5 Reasons to Drink the Wines of Mâcon
5 reasons you should drink the wines of Mâcon
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- Feb 20
Where to Eat & Drink in Porto, Portugal
I’m here to help you navigate this “wild terrain” by giving you my top places to eat and drink in Porto, Portugal.
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- Feb 8
Chianti Classico the Cecchi Way
After visiting in September of 2022, I can confirm that Chianti Classico is magical. The rolling hills of endless vineyards, cypress...
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- Nov 3, 2022
Marqués de Cáceres: Spanish Wines Woven with French Tradition
It’s been a few months since I’ve walked the sandy vineyards of Rueda and the sloping terrain of Ribera del Duero and La Rioja with the...
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- Jan 5, 2022
Montalcino - Where to Stay, Where to Eat, & Where to Taste
Is there a more idyllic place than Tuscany? Those sun-drenched rolling hills and Tuscan stone villas can make anyone dream of their own...
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- Dec 20, 2021
Sip Like the Stars with Piper-Heidsieck
Marilyn Monroe once said, “I go to bed with a few drops of Chanel N° 5, and I wake up each morning to a glass of Piper-Heidsieck; it...
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- Nov 17, 2021
10 Italian Reds to Crush on This Winter
The chill in the air and the distinct smell of gingerbread lattes on every corner can only mean one thing…winter is upon us. Although the...
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- Aug 15, 2021
How to Spend 2 Days in Beaujolais
If you do it right 2 days is almost enough... "It's the Tuscany of France" my co-worker shouted as I mentioned I would make the trip down...
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- Jun 30, 2021
Palate Club: Never Second Guess Online Wine Purchases Again
Everyone loves the convenience of shopping online, but what happens when the product requires some professional guidance? Let's face it,...
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- Jun 18, 2021
If you can't go to Provence, bring Provence to you with AIX Rosé
It's been two years since I've walked the sun-drenched, cobble stone streets of Aix-en-Provence. Yet as I sit here and write, I remember...
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- Apr 23, 2021
7 Unusual Facts about Sparkling Wine
There is something about champagne, so even Winston Churchill could not help but sing its praises. On one occasion, he said it was not...
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- Feb 3, 2021
JD Selections Wine Club - Travel to Portugal Through Your Wine Glass
It's a question I receive on a weekly basis - "do you belong to any wine clubs?" Even before the Covid era, the world of wine clubs was...
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- Dec 27, 2020
5 Wines I've Unexpectedly Fell in Love With in 2020
If you ask me what my favorite wine is I will usually say, "it depends on my mood." I'll then follow up with, "Champagne, Rhône,...
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- Dec 19, 2020
Celebrate the Season with Biltmore Wines
What has been your favorite travel destination in the US? Personally, I have a few places near and dear to my heart. The Finger Lakes,...
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- Nov 16, 2020
I Bought a $100 Still Rosé - Was it Worth it?
Grape Chic here! Just writing in to let you know that I spent $100 of my hard-earned money on a bottle of still rosé just to let you all...
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- Oct 27, 2020
"You Can Drink Burgundy for Fun" - Discovering the "Drink Now" Wines of Bourgogne
When we think about Burgundy, why is it that our brain automatically jumps straight to the Grand Crus? Chambertin. Corton. Montrachet....
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- Sep 23, 2020
10 French Reds to FALL For This Season
Scarves, pumpkin spice, sweaters and overcoats…it’s all happening. And while the brisk air makes its way back into our lives, so does the...
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