A glimpse into the wine world speaks volumes about a country’s history, culture, and tradition. For me, there is no better way to record those moments than with my own narrative. 

For the past two and a half years, I had the privilege to live in Brno, Czechia, where the wine world was at my fingertips. Read up on my adventurous journey as an American expat living in South Moravia, Czechia.

I’ve also linked my ‘100 wine reviews’ on the Search Bar-these will redirect you to my Facebook page.

Recently, I have relocated to Tucson, Arizona, so stay tuned! I’ll be updating the site with more of my desert wine escapades and stories. Cheers!

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Red, Red Wine

The past twelve months in Brno have been quite an adventure. On both a personal and professional level, I have learned so much about the incredibly complex culture and longstanding traditions surrounding Moravian wine.

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Kobylské Vinařství Čačík

There are moments when a tiny sip of wine can transport you to a different time and place. A particular smell can evoke a childhood memory, a certain flavor can trigger nostalgic feelings. Although these occurrences are rare, when it happens, they are truly unforgettable.

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Holiday Wines : Moravia Edition

With the holidays quickly approaching, many Brno wine lovers have come to me asking for gift suggestions for their friends and families. Their main requests? Something typical of the region, relatively affordable, and absolutely delicious.

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Gotberg Vinařství

After each trip to the vineyards in the Czech Republic, the Moravian wine industry continues to exceed my expectations. Since the fall of communism in 1989, winemaking has advanced at a rapid pace and a Moravian wine revolution has taken hold.

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It's Harvest Time

September is here in full force. Kids are back to school, beaches are shuttering their restaurants for the season, and people are pulling out their winter coats in anticipation of cooler weather. But for winemakers, this time of year is exceptionally momentous. This is the time of year where the winemakers harvest their grapes.

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Znojmo

Overlooking the Dyje river in the Lahofer tasting room in Znojmo, I thought to myself, I have landed in the heart of wine country.

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Wine Bars of Budapest

It is almost too easy to fall in love with Budapest. The city, resting on sloped hillsides along the Danube, is dominated by a dynamic, unrelenting energy, exuding both history and globalism.

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