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Wine is Bottled Poetry
And sometimes, wine can be anything but bottled poetry, more like a bad nursery rhyme, a twisted limerick or even blank verse. But at its best, it is indeed just that – pure poetry. In this blog, I will attempt to avoid sounding like a bad nursery rhyme, but hope that any poetry I find in the bottle will find some expression on this blog.
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EDIBLE Asheville: Sipping Smarts
Have you ever struggled with choosing a wine from a restaurant list? Wondered what on earth people mean when they say, “I get lemon zest and wet stone” when smelling a glass of wine? Or debated what bottle will best complement that special anniversary dinner?
Sep 4


AIR ASHEVILLE: Can learning how to taste wine enhance the experience, or is it just for wine snobs?
We have probably all experienced it. Being at a wine tasting, wine bar or tasting room and hearing some wine ‘aficionado’ loudly proclaim “notes of fresh berries on a spring day, recently sawed wood, and a touch of forest floor,” when all you are smelling in your glass is either nothing of the kind or maybe a whiff of strawberry and a bit of vanilla...
Sep 4


AIR ASHEVILLE - Food and Wine Pairing: Six Basic Principles to Build Confidence
One of my favorite things to teach my Wine and Spirit Education Trust students is wine and food pairing, and I especially appreciate the smart way that WSET formulates those principles.
Aug 18


Article: WWC25 – A horse of another color: Palomino, from Ordinaria to Gloriosa, by Melanie Webber
As a typical English girl, I always wanted a horse. Not just any horse: a Palomino, all cream and gold, a graceful beast...
Aug 13


Paso Robles Daily News - Can learning how to taste wine enhance the experience, or is it just for wine snobs?
We have probably all experienced it. Being at a wine festival or tasting room and hearing some wine ‘aficionado’ loudly proclaim “notes of
Feb 20


Rioja’s New Whites: Back to the Future
Today’s Rioja Blanco is blazing new trails, looking forward while continuing to leverage a glorious past
Dec 11, 2024


Garagiste Festival Lucky 13! Thirteen Memories for Our Thirteenth Anniversary
As we head into our 13th anniversary of the Garagiste Festival in Paso Robles (Nov 8-9), we looked back to see if we could pinpoint our top
Oct 23, 2024


KCBX with Fr. Ian: Playing With Wine
Wine. It’s all around us. And there’s so much to learn! There are classes at Broken Earth Winery in Paso Robles which include learning ...
Sep 30, 2024


The Bryan and Gina Show - LAMag: Wine Tasting with Garagiste Wine Festival Founder Stewart McClennan
Gina and Bryan welcome Garagiste Wine Festival co-founder Stewart McClennan and Sommelier Melanie Webber to learn more about the festival
Sep 29, 2024
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