Last month, I made a point to attend a series of wine events that presented opportunities to network with wine professionals and enthusiasts alike. To see the power of Social Media at work was both exciting and gratifying. Whether it was a tasting event to promote a particular wine region, a launch to celebrate a new social network, or a tweetup which is essentially a meetup with tweeting, events like these "puts the Social back in to social media," a quote I borrowed from Thea Dwelle's blog… Continue

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A couple of months ago I was intrigued after reading the New York Times article about Spätburgunder, Germany's Pinot Noir. I went on the hunt and called several wine merchants but sadly, none had any on hand. I heard about a small shop along San Francisco's Embarcadero and thought I'd give them a try. I came across the "No Trespassing" sign at Pier 19 and walked in to find Dee Vine Wines, a jewel in a… Continue

After a magical week of yoga in Tulum, Mexico I come back strong, open and blissfully at peace. Twice a day, I made my way to the shala to practice with my new friends and I found the restrictions and stresses of "civilization" melting… Continue