
Wanda Mann
Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Black Dress Traveler
East Coast Editor at The SOMM Journal
🍷Wine writer. East Coast Editor,The SOMM Journal. Bylines in Food & Wine, Decanter and more. Certified Specialist of Wine. Past President, LDNY
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2 months ago |
wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann |Long Island
Dare I say we wine professionals in the New York area are a bit spoiled? There's never a shortage of top-tier wine events and opportunities to connect with some of the world’s best winemakers. Last week, I attended two fantastic tastings in Manhattan, Benvenuto Brunello and Cab Franc Forward. Benvenuto Brunello is always a highly anticipated event; wine professionals clamor for the chance to taste the newly released vintages of Brunello di Montalcino.
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Nov 3, 2024 |
wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann
To call election season stressful is the ultimate understatement. Based on the current political polls, the only certainty is that we could all use a drink! Napoleon Bonaparte famously said, "In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat, you need it." J'adore Champagne, but I'll be sipping on American bubbly for the election of the 47th President of the United States of America.
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Nov 2, 2024 |
wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann
About a decade ago, I tasted Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignonfor the first time. I had no idea that I was being introduced to a Chilean icon. I approached Don Melchor without expectations and was immediately captivated by its beauty, complexity, and drinkability. Once I started investigating, I learned that Don Melchor debuted with the 1987 vintage and that Don Melchor 1988 was the first Chilean wine recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the Top 100 Wines of the World.
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Oct 18, 2024 |
sommjournal.com | Wanda Mann
by Wanda MannWhat elevates a wine from good to great?
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Oct 5, 2024 |
wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann
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Here's the first full video in the Iberian wines series I hosted for Vineyard Brands. In about 5 minutes, I take you on a Spanish wine journey with the wines of Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres. https://t.co/2haQqvdv5M

I had a blast working with the Vineyard Brands team on a series of videos featuring wines from Spain and Portugal! We just rolled out the intro. Stay tuned for the next three videos. Cheers! https://t.co/uL1S8tej7f

Drinking Pink in Charleston https://t.co/XxfA5etpY6