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How to Drink a “Vintage of the Century”
Every century, every place, has its legendary vintages. 1945 and 1961 in Bordeaux, for example, were called “vintages of the century.” Both are...
The Most Comprehensive Tasting in the US of Top Chinese Wines
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...
Engage. Inspire. Captivate.
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...
Five Tips for Making Your Holiday Event Exceptional and Exclusive
Holiday Entertaining: Wine Wisdom from Wine Expert Karen MacNeil There’s still time to up the game and make your holiday party sensational this...
A Professional Wine Expert’s Tips for Your Next Corporate Event
Do’s and Don’ts from an Inspirational SpeakerAs a speaker and author of The Wine Bible, one of the best selling books on wine, I give bespoke,...
An Exclusive Wine Seminar: The Bordeaux First Growths and Their Napa Equivalents
Houston may be known for oil money, top medical institutes, and hip dining scene, but there’s another attribute that defines it: Houston is a hotbed...
The Eagle Doesn’t Scream
The following blog is based on a piece originally written in the fall of 2018, and has been revised for this Special Edition of WineSpeed devoted to...






