While there is plenty more coverage to come I thought I’d just share a quick update with you all that I have returned to Connecticut after a fantastic trip to New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail. Needless to say, my liver has been a bit “overworked” and my arteries are clogged with fried deliciousness. [...]
Archive for July, 2010
Countdown ’til Tales
July 20th, 2010 
admin New England’s recent sweltering heat wave (complete with humidity that this desert gal is not quite experienced in dealing with) was certainly great preparation for my upcoming descent upon New Orleans, the unofficially official birthplace of the cocktail. The occasion is Tales of the Cocktail, the spirits industry’s premier event for bartenders, bloggers, liquor reps, [...]
WSET Advanced Bordeaux and Southern France Class a.k.a. the Perfect Way to Celelbrate Bastille Day
July 15th, 2010 admin In honor of Bastille Day (or perhaps because it just happened to fall on the same day) we tasted six wines of Bordeaux including a white Bordeaux, a generic Bordeaux, a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, a Cahors, a Haut-Medoc and a Sauternes. Whoo – did I ever need a piece of bread after that one! So [...]
Let’s Clean the Gulf – Cocktail Style!
July 14th, 2010 admin With Tales of the Cocktail fast approaching, I’ve found as a first-timer that it is easy to get lost in the lust of cocktail parties, seminars, and all-around absorption of all things inspiring of New Orleans. But, I think it’s important to keep in mind, heading into this years Tales, the recent devastation of the [...]
Press Trip to Santorini
July 13th, 2010 admin As the resident wine gal for the Brand Action Team I get a LOT of travel perks. Despite our remote location in Avon, CT I quite often find myself in major US cities for events and tastings and, oh right, in Europe. Most recently, I’ve returned from a press trip to Santorini, Greece, which just [...]
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