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!

Blog

Video Arielle DeSoucey Video Arielle DeSoucey

Mladí Vinaří

Want a taste of South Moravian wine? How about from winemakers under 40? Check out these three top wines from the Mladí Vinaří, aka the Young Winemaker's Association, based here in the Czech Republic.

Read More
Video Arielle DeSoucey Video Arielle DeSoucey

Vinařství Kolby

This past week of quarantine has me wanting to open up some older wines, and I am thrilled to see that Moravian wine has the ability to mature gracefully over a decade (or longer!)

Check out www.kolby.cz to learn more about their incredible winery.

Read More
Writing Arielle DeSoucey Writing Arielle DeSoucey

Three Wineries You Should Know in Pavlov

This post is dedicated to all the expats I have encountered here in Brno, who are seeking to discover the best wines South Moravia has to offer. Over the past year, I have spoken with dozens of international wine lovers at tastings, festivals, and meet-ups, and I realize that the Moravian wine struggle is real.

Read More