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Between the Earth and the Sky

Between the Earth and the Sky

by Karen MacNeil | Dec 13, 2024 | Wine Producers

(This piece originally appeared in Somm Journal) Cathy Corison has made 48 vintages of Napa Valley wine,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Women Wine Tasting Ability

Women Wine Tasting Ability

by Karen MacNeil | Dec 10, 2024 | Grapes and Wines, Speaking Events, Wine Recommendations, Winemaking and Viticulture

We’ve all heard it said that women are better at tasting wine than men. But can that possibly be true? For most of my professional career as a wine speaker and wine author, I have been skeptical of the idea. But recently, I dove into the latest research. The...

Karen MacNeil gives the Keynote Speech for Wine2Wine conference in Verona, Italy

by Karen MacNeil | Dec 8, 2024 | Videos

Public Speaker and Wine Consultant Karen MacNeil combines world-class expertise, an engaging presence, and trusted consulting insights. To collaborate with Karen or book her for your next event. EMAIL KAREN...
Five Stunning Napa Cabernets

Five Stunning Napa Cabernets

by Karen MacNeil | Dec 6, 2024 | Tasting and Evaluating Wine, Wine Producers, Wine Recommendations

Every century, every place, has its legendary vintages.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Red Leaves? WAIT, Don’t Take That Photo

Red Leaves? WAIT, Don’t Take That Photo

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 22, 2024 | Wine Science, Winemaking and Viticulture

This time of year, scores of photographers and wine lovers line up along the roadsThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Holiday Entertaining: Wine Wisdom from Karen MacNeil

Holiday Entertaining: Wine Wisdom from Karen MacNeil

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 15, 2024 | Wine Advice, Wine and Food

Make your holiday party sensational this season, it’s easy to do.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
How to Drink a “Vintage of the Century”

How to Drink a “Vintage of the Century”

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 11, 2024 | Speaking Events, Tasting and Evaluating Wine

Every century, every place, has its legendary vintages. 1945 and 1961 in Bordeaux, for example, were called “vintages of the century.” Both are still remarkable to drink, for one of the hallmarks of such a wine is its magical ability to last for decades. In the Napa...
The Most Comprehensive Tasting in the US of Top Chinese Wines

The Most Comprehensive Tasting in the US of Top Chinese Wines

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 8, 2024 | Book Author and Speaker, Tasting and Evaluating Wine

The first time I visited mainland China—in the winter of 1979—the country, isolated for decades, was one of the poorest in the world. Although European missionaries in China had planted grapes and made small amounts of wine in the mid 1800s, by 1979, there was no wine...
The Best Thing You’ll Ever Drink with Pumpkin Pie

The Best Thing You’ll Ever Drink with Pumpkin Pie

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 8, 2024 | Wine and Food, Wine Regions and Wine Places

Needless to say, pumpkin pie is sweet … but it’s also more than that.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Engage. Inspire. Captivate.

Engage. Inspire. Captivate.

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 5, 2024 | Book Author and Speaker, Speaking Events

What Makes Great Wine Great? – A Corporate Tasting in AsiaYou can talk to an audience. But it’s a whole lot better if you engage, inspire, and captivate them.That’s my goal every time I give a corporate wine tasting, a wine masterclass, or a keynote speech. Most...
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