Posts in Wine
The Mind Game of Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

STANDING ON the cool, slick surface of a gray-speckled white rock in an alpine grotto, I sink into reflection. A breeze tickles my bare arms, sun warms my face, and I wonder where the water trickling into this sapphire pool originates. I inhale deeply and taste minerals on my tongue. What’s on the other side of these stone boulders? How did I get here? How long will I stay here? 

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It's More than Wine

My love affair with wine began to truly unfold and cast its spell of allure as I began to pay attention to the dance of my senses. I choose to be more mindful; slowly sipping and swirling instead of the common pour and gulp.  The vast and sometimes mysterious world of wine has fascinated me for years. I began to study and quickly realized although I ‘achieved’ the level of Certified Sommelier amongst other professional certifications, I would never know it all.

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