by Debbie | Jan 8, 2026 | cava, wine
I’m thrilled to share a milestone in my wine journey—I’ve officially passed the Cava Educator Class and received my Cava Educator Certificate from the Cava Academy. If you know me, you know I’ve always had a soft spot for sparkling wine, and Cava holds a very special...
by Debbie | Jul 22, 2025 | Franciacorta, wine
Franciacorta: Italy’s Sparkling Secret Worth Discovering When it comes to sparkling wine, Champagne may get all the glory, and Prosecco has certainly earned its share of global love. But nestled in the Lombardy region of northern Italy lies Franciacorta—a...
by Debbie | Feb 12, 2024 | wine
Since Valentine’s Day falls mid-week this year, there’s a unique opportunity to stretch the festivities beyond just one day. Rather than limiting the celebration to February 14th, why not embrace the entire week, culminating with weekend brunch? This...
by Debbie | Apr 27, 2022 | brachetto, italian wine, wine
It’s Spring, and this bottle of Acquesi Brachetto says it all. Just looking at the beautiful design of the bottle makes me smile and think of warm weather and bubbles. Brachetto is a black-skinned Italian grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. The grape is...
by Debbie | Feb 16, 2022 | sparkling wine, TrentoDoc, wine
There is a world of Sparkling Wines out there produced in the Methode Champenoise also known as Classic Method or Metodo Classico in Italy. Located just a few hours north of Venice is the Trentodoc appellation in Italy where Sparkling Wines are made in the mountains....
