Grape Experiences

Who’s ready for a glass of wine shared with a friend or two? I always am, but often daily life unfolds into a very busy 12+ hours. Before I know it, the wine window is closed! However, I am diligent about making time with friends and family for a conversation, a lunch or dinner, and of course, a glass of wine as much as possible. Others feel the same, and for the third year, ...

An anytime favorite in my house is a savory baked mushroom galette accompanied by a spinach salad for lunch and/or roasted herb chicken for dinner. Of course, a glass of Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore from Tuscany is poured no matter which meal! F...

Just when we were ready to throw in the towel and choose another Chardonnay or Pinot Noir to sip with dinner, the Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) graciously sent to me (as samples) four bottles of intriguing wines. Thank you! It has been quite a while since I have had wine...

On a balmy Wednesday evening in August, I made my way to an address in Manhattan I knew well enough but had never visited before: the Copper building on 1st avenue on the east side. This building is quite the architectural marvel, more like two pillars of copper precariously balanced against each other, one inclined and the other ramrod straight, connected by a walkway high u...

September 2026 marks a milestone, both personal and professional. It is the anniversary of 15 years of writing consistently about wine, food, and travel on my site, Grape Experiences!

At its inception in 2011, I was still teaching Early Childhood Special Education in the public school system but had officially scheduled my retirement for four years down the road. Anyon...