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Winemaker Interview: Michele McAuliffe of R Dee Winery

5 years ago threadsandvino 0

In this week’s Winemaker Interview Michele McAuliffe talks about how her Grandfather inspired her and her husband Mark to open their family winery. “R Dee Winery is a family owned winery with a focus on grape to glass by utilizing grapes from regions that grow them best. Our grandfather, Richard Dee, taught us to put Read More

How Did You Fall in Love with Wine? -An Interview with Mother-Son Duo, Delia and Alan Viader

5 years ago threadsandvino 16

“So how did you fall in love with wine?” This is the question to ask Delia Viader. I’ve never seen someone get so excited and light up responding to a question. It’s clear that both Delia and her son Alan are passionate about what they do, and their enthusiasm is contagious. Meeting this genuine and Read More

Top New England Must Haves

5 years ago threadsandvino 21

As the temperature starts to drop and the leaves start to change, I can’t help but think about my New England fall favorites.   CT Wine Passport The CT Wine Trail Passport is a great way to check out all of the farm wineries in the state! Although it is missing a few of my Read More

Blogger Night @ Bistro on Main – A Place You Can Eat and Do Good

5 years ago threadsandvino 14

A Place You Can Eat and Do Good – sounds pretty perfect right? Attending the blogger event at Bistro on Main was not only a lot of fun, but also a privilege. A little about Bistro on Main and Ben Dubow…. Ben Dubow is a pastor, GM/exec chef of Bistro on Main, and head of Read More

Save 6 Trees while Enjoying Delicious Sauvignon Blanc

5 years ago threadsandvino 6

So I know I’m a little late for Earth Day but it’s also “Thirsty Thursday” and I’m enjoying a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc that when purchased saves 6 trees! Not many of you may know this about me…. but I used to rock a hat that said “Tree Hugger” on it so this winery really Read More

Winemaker Interview with Manuela Astaburuaga of Correa Ablano, Chile

5 years ago threadsandvino 0

Winemaker Spotlight Interview with Manuela Astaburuaga I want to give a big Thank you to Manuela Astaburuaga for taking the time out of her busy wine schedule for this winemaker interview.  One of the best things she ever told me was “I really don’t pay attention to the winemakers. I love to taste different wines from Read More