:: The Thirsty Redhead :: Master of Wine wannabe
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Tasting for Style and Quality
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Identifying wine aromatics are important for tasting, as is honing in on its structure. Tasting for the MW, however, I’ve noticed I’ve had t...
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Wine Basic Tastes and Structure
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I’m terrified by the Practical in the Master of Wine exams, which is another way of saying I suck at blind tasting. I did about average (f...
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Master of Wine MYC Course Day
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Wow. I have a lot of work to do. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to attend the NYC course day as it re-motivated me in my studies. Whil...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Playing for keeps
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So it's official. While they haven't run my credit card for the full $3,550 in first year fees (and yes , I'm checking my Visa b...
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The waiting begins...
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I hope I’m not jinxing myself, but I send the application and Fedex said it was delivered in time last week. My essay was: "Examine th...
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Varietal(-ish) focus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends
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Question: can a group of $30-ish Châteauneuf-du-Pape-inspired blends from around the world distinguish themselves? Massena ‘Moonlight Run’ ...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Winery Profile: Channing Daughters
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Ta da! Channing Daughters is probably my favorite winery on the east end of Long Island and not just because winemaker Christopher Tracy is...
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