Welcome, 2021! Perfect time to think about arguably the world’s most pressing problem – climate change – and renew a commitment to living and drinking sustainably. For the first Italian Food, Wine and Travel post of the new year, the assignment from Jen at Vino Travels was to choose a favorite Italian red or white […]
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2020 – What a year, right? Collectively, we’re probably all ready to wash our hands of this crazy year. But wait, 2020 also brought its share of positive and life-changing events for a lot of us – marriages, babies, new homes. For the spouse and I, 2020 was the year of the big migration –
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Let’s face it – Prosecco is popular for a reason. Light and fruity, this sparkling wine from the Veneto region of Italy is an affordable alternative to Champagne. Mixing a mimosa for New Year’s Day brunch? Prosecco is likely your go-to bubbly. During these Covid self-isolating times, Prosecco has gained in popularity. “In May 2020,
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Since moving last June to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been pumped about visiting vineyards and wineries in Oregon and my new home state of Washington. But alas, winter – and this little thing called “the pandemic” – are slowing me down. (Note to self: Must. Be. Patient.) In the meantime, it’s been great to keep
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A bit of shorthand for understanding the title of this post: PN = Pinot NoirPNW = Pacific NorthwestRésonance = “Discovery” Putting it all together, the PN that the spouse and I opened for our first Thanksgiving as PNW residents was a true Résonance (discovery). Maison Louis Jadot, an iconic name in Burgundy, France, draws on
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