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How I Learned to Give a (Good) Speech

by Karen MacNeil | Jul 18, 2025 | Speaking Events

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BRAVE NEW WORLD…Wine at a Critical Crossroad

BRAVE NEW WORLD…Wine at a Critical Crossroad

by Karen MacNeil | Feb 21, 2025 | Speaking Events, Wine in Society and Culture

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NOTHING LEFT TO SAY?

NOTHING LEFT TO SAY?

by Karen MacNeil | Apr 5, 2024 | Featured, Speaking Events, Wine in Society and Culture

I have been a wine writer for nearly 40 years. And yet, for the first time in my career, I’m worried. Despondent even. Wine writing as a profession, a craft, even sometimes an art, is disappearing. And it’s not clear what, if anything, will replace it. I recently gave...
The Magic of Wine

The Magic of Wine

by Karen MacNeil | Oct 6, 2023 | Featured, Speaking Events, Wine and Food, Wine and Language, Wine In History, Wine in Society and Culture

 Over the last few days, I’ve felt there is a lotThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
I Hope I Remember This Night

I Hope I Remember This Night

by Karen MacNeil | Oct 14, 2022 | Featured, Grapes and Wines, Speaking Events, Wine in Society and Culture, Wine Regions and Wine Places, Winemaking and Viticulture

I wrote the following poem on the evening of September 21,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
THE LAST TRUE THINGS

THE LAST TRUE THINGS

by Karen MacNeil | Apr 12, 2019 | Featured, Press, Speaking Events, Tasting and Evaluating Wine, Wine Advice, Wine and Food, Wine and Language, Wine In History, Wine in Society and Culture

Yesterday, I had the honor of giving the commencement speech The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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