We had amazing experiences in Portugal during the first International #Winelover Symposium. Some of the fantastic people who helped to turn our event into something super special and unforgettable are listed below along with my #ThankYouPicOfTheDay comments. And above we have Andre Ribeirinho. The brains and heart behind putting all the pieces together. THANK YOU so much my friend! .… Read more →
Luca Formentini of the Lugana Consorzio speaks about the wines of Lugana, Italy with me at a tasting and luncheon in Boston’s Porto restaurant. ===> Video by Brad Smith Don’t forget! Save Lugana by drinking Lugana! Cheers, Luiz Alberto Founder of the #winelover community Master of Wine candidate Member of the Circle of Wine Writers Italian Wine Ambassador I combine… Read more →
It’s going to be hard to denny that they are a big part of their success as a wine region today. I went to Livermore for the first time as a member of the WBC’s pre-trip. And impressed (actually, very impressed!) this #winelover was. . . . Located 30 miles east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is a part of… Read more →
Today is the day! But October is about raising the awareness of #breastcancer globally. The #winelover community is doing its best to contribute to this cause and help the affected ones. #wlbcaf Read more about our foundation on our website: https://www.winelover.co/winelovers-against-cancer-foundati…/ And please feel free to donate to support our future projects: http://winelover-store.myshopify.com/collections/donations I would like to thank you… Read more →
This is a film project that brings #winelover-s together. I met the film maker, Rudi Goldman, in our facebook group while he was doing post production of the film. I think the first time was when he was seeking funding for the film through crowd funding. He has since become a valued member in our community. A few months later,… Read more →
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. • During October, please make of your profile picture and your cover photo tools for awareness (#winelover t-shirt against cancer, #winelover against cancer logo, etc) • Especially during this month, we want to help those affected by breast cancer with education and… Read more →
Etna Wine School and the Consorzio per la tutela dei vini Etna DOC worked to develop a multi-day program where more than 30 individuals from a dozen countries had direct access to 23 different Etna wineries and scores of wines. During the tour, #EtnaWineSchoolinterviewed a number of #winelover-s and wine-trade professionals about these inimitable volcanic wines. These were their answers… Read more →
Official Trailer for New Burgundy documentary film – 2016 Release! Using a colorful mosaic of stories, this documentary film demystifies the world-famous French winemaking region and offers a rare, insider glimpse into the lives of the passionate people working in Burgundy’s wine industry. Visit the website and opt-in for the latest news: http://www.burgundypeoplewithapassionforwine.com/ Music Credits: TITLE: France – Old… Read more →
I sat through a fab night looking at the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (AIS) final – the world best sommelier final at youtube. I must say I loved it – then again I am a wine nerd and not a normal wine consumer. The #winelover community wants to gives our warmest congratulations to Arvid Rosengren, Sweden’s second world champion… Read more →
The farewell dinner of the celebrations in Athens occurred at Aleria Restaurant. Read more →