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I had been getting these little cards in my deliveries for over a year.  A little credit card sized thing that said “NakedWines” on it.  I already belong to a wine club so I would just toss those cards in the recycle bin.  Until the day I didn’t.

One day I decided to take a look at this club and boy am I glad I did.  NakedWines.com is a wonderful way for us wine lovers to support fabulous independent winemakers across the globe.  Becoming an Angel, I have been introduced to some amazing wines while helping the hardworking winemakers that create these bottles of magic.

As of this post, I have a mad crush on Benjamin Darnault’s Pinot Nior.  He’s adorable too but I doubt his wife would appreciate me saying so.  She’s adorable too so there is that.

I digress.  Becoming a Naked Wines Angel has been an exciting treat and an affordable indulgence.  I’ve been able to experience so many wines that I might not otherwise been able.  Can you tell I am a fan?

Check them out.  It’s a great way to do a little good while drinking good.

–Sláinte!

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]]> 89 In the Beginning… https://corks-and-forks.com/in-the-beginning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-beginning Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:49:45 +0000 https://fluffthis.com/2020/03/white-and-blue-dessert When I really fell in love with wine, I knew I wanted to know more.  I found such a huge respect for the winemakers, grape growers and every hand that had ever picked a grape since the dawn of time.  I will never pick up a glass without thinking about the hard work and artistry […]

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In the Beginning

When I really fell in love with wine, I knew I wanted to know more.  I found such a huge respect for the winemakers, grape growers and every hand that had ever picked a grape since the dawn of time.  I will never pick up a glass without thinking about the hard work and artistry that I am about to experience.

Of course, I thought about becoming a sommelier as a direct result of this new passion.  But I learned the difference between The Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust).  Even with the Court of Masters being fraught with scandal, I decided that the hyper-trendy sommelier route was not where I really wanted to go.  I wanted to focus on the grape, food and wine pairings, not become a wine steward for a hotel in Vegas.  So that is exactly what I am doing.

I should be studying flashcards right now instead of doing this post but I want to share my learning experience along the way, not after the fact.  This coming week I will be taking my WSET Level I Award in Wines exam.  I am not feeling very confident.

When I was researching, I read that you could skip Level I and just go straight to Level II.  Oh hell naw!  After finding a few test quizzes online, I discovered how clueless I really was about wine.  More importantly, I realized how much I wanted to know about wine from the roots to the corks.  I want to really be able to make a solid recommendation with my recipes so that the whole experience of eating and drinking will be as merry as possible.

So stay tuned for my update on my exam and I will keep you posted.  I am super excited and have learned so much already that I cannot wait to share the ride with you!

Update March 5, 2024:

I really took a long time to update you all on my test but not only did I pass “with distinction” but I nailed Level II as well.  Yay me!

I have also done a chunk of specialized training and certification and become an Independant Ambassador for the Boisset Collection.  What the hell does that mean?  I am so glad you asked!  Click the logo below to find out!  You can also read about that decision in my post on Fluff This to learn a little more.

The Boisset Collection

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