I was honored to be asked to be a key note speaker at the International Cabernet Franc Competition sponsored by California Wines and Wineries. Below is my speech titled, “Cabernet Franc; Stepping out of the shadow of its Progeny.” Thank you to Michael Kelly for putting the event together and for the photo. (not sure…
This past Saturday, I spent the day swirling, sipping, and spitting and enjoyed myself immensely! It doesn’t sound like a shabby day, does it? I was honored to be asked by Debbie Gioquindo, aka @hvwinegoddess to be a wine judge at the Hudson Valley Wine Competition. This is my second year as a judge and…
Saturday September 10, 2016 6am Today was another first for me and I love firsts! I was going to be a judge at a wine competition. Before the summer, I was asked by Debbie Gioquindo,CSW if I would be interested in being a wine judge for the Hudson Valley Wine and Spirits Competition. I asked myself if…
