Glen Hollow: A Whimsical Oasis in the Finger Lakes Wine Region
For two years straight, the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York has won best wine region in the United States according to a poll by USA...
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- Jan 5
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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- Sep 8, 2021
Exploring Vinho Verde - 4 Things You Need to Know
Just a few weeks ago I had the honor of attending a press trip to the wine region of Vinho Verde in Portugal. You may be familiar with...
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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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- 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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- 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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- Nov 10, 2019
When Two Iconic Wine Brands Collide
You had me at custom glassware and premium Pinot Grigio... I've just recently discovered premium Pinot Grigio exists, and it's been an...
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- Oct 17, 2019
Provence: Come for the Wine, Stay for an Experience of a Lifetime
Because Provence is more than just “rosé all day” … It’s been a few weeks since I’ve stood at the foot of Montagne Sainte-Victoire,...
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- Sep 30, 2019
What I've Found in Clos Du Val
For those of you who have been following Grape Chic for a while now, you know that I post and write about a wide array of wines from all...
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- Sep 12, 2019
A Wino's Guide to Lisbon in 3 Days
I was so caught off guard by how much I loved and connected with Portugal during our 6-day visit. So many people that had visited before...
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- Mar 14, 2019
How One “Boss Lady” and Her Team is Changing the Way Sonoma County Grows Grapes
What if I told you Sonoma County is currently over 90% certified sustainable? I guess to really let that set in, we should probably have...
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- Feb 16, 2019
The Do's and Don'ts of Grand Tastings According to Grape Chic
In the past few years I’ve been to my fair share of tastings (and if you didn’t know that you’re definitely not following @grapechic on...
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- Jan 5, 2019
Madrid: What's Trending & Where to Sip
I made another crazy 4-day trip abroad and here’s what you need to know at a glance… Like it or not, the 90s are coming back…and coming...
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- Dec 18, 2018
Bringing The Taste of Southwest France to NYC
Winter is probably my favorite season in NYC. Although you can't quite enjoy a rooftop, you get to wear chunky sweaters, cute scarves,...
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- Nov 1, 2018
Loire Valley Wine: All You Need This Thanksgiving
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving with family or do a yearly “Friendsgiving” like I do, you know your guest’s palates are as diverse as...
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- Jun 11, 2018
The Grape Chic Guide to Wine & Sushi
A common question that my friends and family often ask is, "what is the best wine to pair with Sushi?" These little raw delicacies are a...