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I HOPE I REMEMBER THIS NIGHT

by Karen MacNeil | Apr 26, 2024 | Featured, Wine and Language, Wine in Society and Culture

I wrote the following poem on the evening of September 21,2022 after attending a “Conversation” at Ashes & Diamonds winery in the Napa Valley. The presentation—by five winemakers—centered around the topic of sustainability. But, as tears in the audience revealed,...

How Do You Describe a Great Champagne?

by Karen MacNeil | Dec 15, 2023 | Featured, Grapes and Wines, Wine and Language

Describing any wine is hard. Describing a great Champagne can seem next to impossible.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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.

Blood from a Stone—A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead

by Karen MacNeil | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured, Grapes and Wines, Wine and Language

A few months ago, the manuscript for a soon-to-be published The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Wine and Emotion

by Karen MacNeil | Jan 13, 2023 | Featured, Wine and Language, Wine in Society and Culture, Wine Science

Chris Carpenter has been the longtime winemaker of Cardinale,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Who Doesn’t Love to be Seized…?

by Karen MacNeil | Oct 21, 2022 | Featured, Wine and Language, Wine In History, Wine in Society and Culture

I read recently about a dangerous animal quest. Two friends,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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The Super Tuscans are: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Red wines made in Tuscany from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes

B. Red or white wines made in Tuscany from any variety except Sangiovese

C. Red blends made in Tuscany from Sangiovese plus any other red variety

D. Red wines made in Tuscany in an “international style”

The Name Shiraz

International Shiraz Day was established by Australian wine companies in 2020 and has since been celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of July. Herewith, some information on the name Shiraz. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.