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August 2, 2019August 2, 2019The Real Housewine

Argillae Primo d’Anfora 2016

Ive said it before and I’ll say it again: New York City is probably one of the best, if not THE best wine city in the world. I’m so fortunate to be a part of this urban wine Mecca. One major perk of being NYC based is the assortment of opportunities for wine related experiences. […]

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019The Real Housewine

Mathilde Chapoutier Grand Ferrage Rose 2018

This past weekend I finally opened up the bottle of Mathilde Chapoutier Grand Ferrage Rose 2018 that I was sent. This wine is imported by Terlato Wines. In this blog post, I’m to be giving you my tasting notes of this fun, summer sipper. But first, a little backstory: Because let’s face it, every good […]

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019The Real Housewine

Bordeaux and Wines of Germany??

Yesterday, I attended a wine and learn lunch hosted by both wines of Germany and Bordeaux. I honestly did think to myself, hmm, wines of Bordeaux and Germany?nHowever, the similarities are more profound than you would imagine. The event opened up with a sparking rosé from Bordeaux and a German Sekt which appeals to the […]

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019The Real Housewine

Montecucco: A Unique Expression of Sangiovese

On May 8th, I was invited to a lunch with the Montecucco Consortium at Corkbuzz. The lunch was lead by Master Sommelier Laura Fiovetti, Silvia Coppetti, Communications Manager of the Montecucco Consortium and Giovan Battista Basile, a former lawyer who relocated to the region to make wine. I’m going to be honest with everyone, prior to […]

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019The Real Housewine

Visit to Napa Valley and San Francisco

I finally traveled to somewhere else other than Florida for a change. It’s good to step out of your comfort zone, right!? I went with my mother and we experienced the cliché San Fransisco Tourist spots (Müir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Warf, etc) and of course, Napa Valley. The trip took place in […]

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019The Real Housewine

Tasting Room Etiquette

It’s the weekend and you’ve decided to visit a Winery or two (alright, maybe 3). Perhaps, it’s your first time, maybe it’s a friend’s first time and you want to give them some tips. Either way, newbie or pro, we all could benefit from a little Tasting Room Etiquette. After questioning wine professionals and tasting […]