A Tale of Two PinotsA cool follow-up to this post - I responded to a Tweet from Empire Wines inquiring about what their followers were drinking on a Wednesday. I mentioned the Talbott Logan - I was at work, sometimes I have to have a glass of wine when I'm working. Empire must have retweeted … Continue reading A Tale of Two Pinots
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Shopping for the left-handed librarian in your life
Shopping for the left-handed librarian in your life
Admit 2
or perhaps I should say two admissions. This weekend, for the first time ever, I agreed to be described with two adjectives I generally wouldn't use to describe myself. At least not publicly. The first was at a party last night. The house was cozy with food and beverages and many familiar faces. It was … Continue reading Admit 2
Built
who doesn't love a luminaria?For the second year in a row, I volunteered to pour wine last night at the Historic Albany Foundation's annual event, Built. This silent auction and art exhibit highlights the use of vacant buildings in Albany and is a wonderful fundraiser, as well as being a really fun night. Mark Brogna, … Continue reading Built
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007
I’m all over the internets!
Did I mention that I'm contributing to one of the Times Union's blogs? You know, I had an extra waking moment or two and I needed something to do with my time. It is a really cool blog, called Vinoteca, and is about wine (yum) and adventures (sign me up!) and other things which make … Continue reading I’m all over the internets!
Sausage Fest 2011!!
A few weeks ago, I got to thinking that I should host my first solo event at Chez Silvia. The Memorial Day holiday provided the perfect opportunity to gather friends together to celebrate the arrival of summer while also memorializing the events of the past - perfect. As I considered the invite list and the … Continue reading Sausage Fest 2011!!