Wednesday, December 13, 2pm EST on The Connected Table LIVE on W4CY She’s France’s only female Master of Wine and only one of 354 MW’s worldwide. She’s been named “Wine Women of the Year” in Paris and is recipient of the Madame Bollinger Award for Excellence in Tasting. Her website refers to her as “That Crazy French Woman,” which is […]
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Raffaele Boscaini, Masi Agricola- 200 Years of Tradition & Innovation
Wednesday, December 13, on The Connected Table LIVE! 2pm EST We spotlight Valpolicella, the “land of many cellars,” and Raffaele Boscaini, General Coordinator of Masi Technical Group and Director of Marketing. He represents the seventh generation of tha family that runs this venerable 200-year-old wine estate. The name Masi comes from “Vaio dei Masi,” the […]
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Discover Italy’s Bardolino and Valpolicella Nov 15 The Connected Table LIVE!
Italy’s Lake Garda region is a popular tourist destination as well as a hub for wine production.On November 15th, we visit with Federica Zeni, Zeni 1870. Her family has produced wines in both DOC Bardolino and DOC Valpolicella for five generations
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Wanderlust Wednesday- Exploring Rioja and Turkey with The Connected Table LIVE!- Nov 8
We’re exploring two regions of the world November 8, 2pmEST on The Connected Table LIVE! From Rioja with Love- Ana Fabiano We always like to play the “did you know” game, when we write about people. As in, did you know so- and- so used to be an landscaper before becoming a winery owner? Or did […]
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A Pioneer in Organic Farming- Phil LaRocca, LaRocca Vineyards- September 27- The Connected Table LIVE!
Phil LaRocca, founder of LaRocca Vineyards, is a pioneer in organic farming and sulfite-free wine production. Phil was recently named Farmer of the Year by the Organic Trade Association for his work to help create the California Food and Production Act and formulate official guidelines for organic wine, and for his own efforts as a […]
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The Flying Winemaker- Michel Rolland- The Connected Table LIVE Sept 13
He’s been called “The Flying Winemaker” whose international influence in the world of wine is unparalleled. Bordeaux-based Oenologist Michel Rolland consults for more than 100 estates in 14 countries. Another 400 estates utilize the services of his laboratories located in France and Mendoza for analysis and advice. And at an age when many contemplate slowing down to stop and […]
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She Went From Dietetics to Wine Making – June 14
It’s all about chemistry. Cambria Wines’ Denise Shurtleff was studying for a degree in dietetics and food administration with the intention of focusing on a career in nutrition when she decided to apply for an internship at a winery. She never looked back, and the chemistry of winemaking became her calling. Denise spent 16 years […]
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Two Grapes Get a Makeover – June 7- The Connected Table LIVE
Recently we attended two tastings that sparked our interest. Neither of the varietals spotlighted were front and center in our minds, and we welcomed the chance to educate our palates and try the wines. Alicia Lini‘s family has been making Lambrusco wines in Emilia-Romagna since 1910. A fourth generation […]
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Get To Know the 10 Beaujolais Crus
We have a soft spot in our hearts for Beaujolais Crus wines. They’re always overshadowed by their flashy younger sister, Beaujolais Nouveau. We become annoyed when people confuse Beaujolais Nouveau with Beaujolais Crus and don’t give either a chance. Beaujolais Nouveau is like the bright holiday sweater you bring out for the season to have some fun; Beaujolais Cru […]
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The Connected Table LIVE! Have You Gone To Aragon? May 25 2pmET
We’ve both been to Spain several times but never to the region of Aragon surrounding the beautiful city of Zaragoza. In fact, our first reference to Aragon was Queen Catherine of Aragon, the first of England’s King Henry VIII’s six wives. Though they were married for almost 20 years, Henry annulled the marriage and traded her […]
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