Category Archives: Know The Savvy Sommelier iPad App

Wines for the 4th of July

Posted on July 2, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

As I get prepped for the 4th of July weekend my mind shifts to what to bring to the Independence Day pool party we are attending.  As the “Savvy Sommelier” the expectation is that I will bring something interesting, appropriate … Continue reading →

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Best Pinot Noir Regions in the World

Posted on May 30, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

I, like many others, am very passionate about Pinot Noir.  As I pull together the curriculum for the upcoming class I’m teaching “Pinot Noir: A Wine of Passion” at Savvy Cellar Wines in Mountain View on Monday June 6th, I … Continue reading →

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Dessert Time . . . Sometimes It’s Not About The Wine

Posted on April 6, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

While many sweet wines (e.g. Port, Madeira, Ice Wine, Late Harvest Riesling) can represent a dessert course on their own, there are times my sweet tooth craves for something more. Read on if you want some hints for the current … Continue reading →

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Why I Love French Wine Varietals

Posted on February 27, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

As I kicked off the second contest for the recently launched iPad app “Know the Savvy Sommelier” on my favorite French wine varietals, it got me thinking as to what makes French wines so unique. Some interesting stats on the … Continue reading →

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New iPad App Launched | Know the Savvy Sommelier

Posted on February 27, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

Late last year my husband and Savvy Cellar co-owner was approached by the Innovations Games Company.  They wanted to build a working prototype of what they envisioned as a “white-label, celebrity contest app” based on what they had learned from … Continue reading →

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