We spent a fantastic whirlwind day in Montenegro on our recent cruise with mom. We visited an old family run olive oil mill, had lunch on the cliffs overlooking the Adriatic, wandered the old town of Budva, and drove along the coastline. Of course, one of the first questions I had, and maybe you have,… Continue reading How we spent one fantastic whirlwind day in Montenegro*
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Beautiful Italian Family Vineyards Wine Tastings*
Recently my brother and I went on a cruise around Italy with our mom, and to Montenegro, Croatia, Greece, France, and Spain. Some of our favorite parts of the trip were the wine tastings we did. In addition to wine tasting in Montenegro and Croatia, we visited two Italian family vineyards, and they were both… Continue reading Beautiful Italian Family Vineyards Wine Tastings*
5 Favorite Eating and Drinking Experiences in Lisbon, Portugal
Out of all the fantastic and reasonably priced food and wine options in Lisbon, here are 5 of my favorite eating and drinking experiences. My friend Lori and I went to Paris, Lisbon, and Brussels in late February to early March 2020. We spent 4 days in Paris, 2 in Lisbon, and 1 in Brussels.… Continue reading 5 Favorite Eating and Drinking Experiences in Lisbon, Portugal
My new Wine Certification
I just received my new wine certification–my WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Well, I got the news this week that I passed my WSET Level 2 Award in Wines class. We took the class through Fine Vintage, here in Chicago, although they have classes throughout North America. I haven’t received my score, diploma, or… Continue reading My new Wine Certification