Author name: Linda Whipple, CSW

Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW). WSET 3 Advanced with merit. Grateful for the grape and all things growing.

Prosecco, coop-style: What do these tasters say? (#ItalianFWT)

If you live in farm country, you’re probably familiar with cooperatives. Here in Central Pennsylvania, we have a lot of dairy farms too small to survive on their own. So farmers join forces to market their milk to various plants in the area. But I have to admit – until Kevin at Snarky Wine offered […]

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One name to get you started on French wine (#Winophiles)

French. Wine. Together, these may be two of the most intimidating words in our vocabulary. Where to start? When Jeff at foodwineclick challenged the Winophiles blogging group to post advice for a friend new to French wine, I ruminated on this topic for weeks. Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne – France has a total of 11

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A North Macedonian blend: Vranec and Plavec (#WinePW)

Perhaps you’re flummoxed by the complexity and variety of French wines. Or maybe you haven’t heard of every indigenous Italian grape. Sure. That’s understandable. The world of wine is vast. But chances are, if you’re reading this post, you can rattle off the classic European wine-exporting countries. France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany. Right? Bet you

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What exactly IS this Italian wine grape? (#ItalianFWT)

Yup, I’ve been asking that question for the last 10 years. There are 20 Italian wine regions and hundreds of native varieties, clones, and regional names for the same grape. Confusing? You bet! That’s why, when Jeff of foodwineclick challenged the Italian Food, Wine and Travel bloggers to post advice for a friend new to

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Ready to pour yourself a bubbly and curl up with a book?

You’ve dashed around town, wrapped your holiday gifts, and baked your cookies. Now it’s time to put up your feet and R-E-L-A-X! Go ahead – pour yourself a glass a bubbly (c’mon, you know you want to) and grab a good book. If historical fiction is your genre, an easy and engaging read this holiday

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