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Uruguay and thinking beyond Tannat
Meet the Member: Becky Sue Epstein
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New member: Victor Smart
Victor Smart is a long-time wine enthusiast who has worked for national media, including the Observer. He has appeared as a pundit on BBC, Sky News and CNN, covering everything from politics to business. He writes regularly for publications such as The Buyer and Financial Times specialist publications.
He believes that behind every wine there is a story to tell about people, places and traditio...
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Meet the Friend: Emma Wellings
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The return of the cross-vintage Spanish blend
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Salivating over Mexican wine country
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Tribute to Lena Inger
Lena Inger was a longstanding Circle member and an influential educator for over three decades. With her long-time partner, Sandy Leckie, and fellow Circle member Vivienne Franks, she managed one of the most important wine schools in the country, The Wine Education Service Limited. Fellow members pay tribute to Lena:
"So many people who enjoy wine will be sad to hear of Lena’s death. ...
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Meet the Member: Stephen Quinn
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Meet the Friend: Victoria Morrall
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New member: Laura Donadoni
Laura Donadoni is an Italian wine journalist and blogger, based in San Diego, where she founded "The Italian Wine Girl" blog and La Com Wine Agency (a licensed wine importing company and P.R. and communications firm) five years ago.
Laura is a columnist for SommJournal and Tasting Panel, a certified sommelier (also with WSET Level 3), a certified wine educator and is a Vinitaly International ...
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