November 11, 2024
Every century, every place, has its legendary vintages. 1945 and 1961 in Bordeaux, for example, were called “vintages of the century.” Both are still remarkable to drink, for one of the hallmarks of such a wine is its magical ability to last for decades. In the Napa Valley where I live, the 2023 vintage, now […]
November 8, 2024
The first time I visited mainland China—in the winter of 1979—the country, isolated for decades, was one of the poorest in the world. Although European missionaries in China had planted grapes and made small amounts of wine in the mid 1800s, by 1979, there was no wine in the country, at least none that I […]
November 5, 2024
What Makes Great Wine Great? – A Corporate Tasting in Asia You can talk to an audience. But it’s a whole lot better if you engage, inspire, and captivate them. That’s my goal every time I give a corporate wine tasting, a wine masterclass, or a keynote speech. Most inspirational female speakers will create a […]
November 1, 2024
Holiday Entertaining: Wine Wisdom from Wine Expert Karen MacNeil There’s still time to up the game and make your holiday party sensational this season. I’ve given scores of wine-focused holiday parties for companies and groups of friends. Here are my top five tips: Don’t skimp on wine. Really good wine makes a statement about how […]
